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Rams Reacquire Tutu Atwell From Dolphins for Jarquez Hunter

Los Angeles adds a familiar, system-ready receiver to shore up its depth behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

May 28, 2025; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams receiver Tutu Atwell (5) during organized team activities at Rams Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jan 4, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (5) runs after the catch as Arizona Cardinals safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (42) defends during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The trade was reported Thursday and sends wide receiver Tutu Atwell back to the Rams in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, according to multiple outlets citing ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  • Atwell spent five seasons with the Rams, won a Super Bowl with the team in 2021, and returns as a known fit for Sean McVay’s offense after a quiet stint in Miami’s preseason.
  • Jarquez Hunter was a 2025 fourth-round pick who largely played special teams as a rookie but showed a strong recent preseason game, and Miami acquires him to add running-back depth and special-teams value.
  • Coverage frames the swap as a last-minute, low-risk roster move made hours before the final preseason game and the deadline to trim rosters to 53 players, allowing both teams to convert a borderline player into an asset.
  • The Rams’ stated need for Atwell is linked to uncertainty over Puka Nacua’s availability and general thinness behind the top two receivers, while the Dolphins free up a WR spot to let younger receivers compete for playing time.