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Rams Retain WR Tutu Atwell on 1-Year, $10 Million Deal

The Los Angeles Rams secure continuity in their receiving corps as Tutu Atwell agrees to a fully guaranteed contract for the 2025 season.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Tutu Atwell #5 and Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrate after Atwell scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California.
Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (5) runs the ball after catching a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (5) runs against the Green Bay Packers  before the game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Overview

  • Tutu Atwell has signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams, including $5 million guaranteed at signing.
  • The 25-year-old receiver achieved career highs in receptions (42) and receiving yards (562) last season, though he did not record a touchdown.
  • Atwell has played four seasons with the Rams, contributing 99 receptions for 1,343 yards and four touchdowns in 54 career games.
  • The deal ensures continuity in the Rams' receiving group as they prepare for the likely departure of longtime star Cooper Kupp, who is expected to be traded or released.
  • General manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay are focusing on a younger core, including Atwell and Puka Nacua, to support quarterback Matthew Stafford.