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Rams Reacquire Tutu Atwell in Player Swap With Dolphins

The one-for-one trade brings a familiar, low-cost receiver back to Los Angeles to add depth while Miami gains a special-teams running back.

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
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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

Overview

  • The Rams and Dolphins completed a player-for-player trade on Thursday that sent WR Tutu Atwell to Los Angeles in exchange for RB Jarquez Hunter.
  • Los Angeles views Atwell as a low-risk depth piece who already knows Sean McVay’s offense and can provide a deep-speed option behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
  • Rams coach Sean McVay said the move was made solely to add receiver depth and denied that it was insurance for any potential suspension to Puka Nacua.
  • Miami added Hunter, a 2025 fourth-round pick who mainly played special teams as a rookie and had strong preseason carries, to bolster RB depth behind De’Von Achane and help on special teams.
  • The swap — completed hours before final preseason cuts — illustrates how teams use late preseason trades to tweak depth, manage roster spots and limit salary risk before the regular season starts.