
Between this quote and the one-year, $10 million fully guaranteed contract the Rams gave Atwell this offseason, it seems fair to assume he'll be a key player in the offense next season. McVay said he hasn't "done a good enough job of utilizing" the former second-round pick through the first four years of his career, but it sounds like that could change in 2025. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams will still operate as the team's top two receivers, but the Rams have been one of the most 11-personnel-heavy teams since 2021, per PFF, which means Atwell should see plenty of time on the field if McVay sticks to his word. Atwell has shown flashes over the last two seasons with the increased workloads he has received. Since 2023, he has caught 81 passes for 1,045 and three touchdowns, averaging 12.9 YPR. It's a long offseason, which means there's plenty that can change between now and training camp, but Atwell could prove to be a very strong late-round pick in early fantasy drafts.
The Rams surprised -- at least a bit -- by re-signing WR Tutu Atwell to a one-year, $10 million contract before he could reach unrestricted free agency this offseason. HC Sean McVay has since said that Atwell will be on the field "a lot more," which makes sense. But the team also added WR Davante Adams just three days after the Atwell deal. So it's fair to wonder how much room the 25-year-old wideout can actually find.
The release of Cooper Kupp and signing of Davante Adams have been the headline moves for the Rams wide receiver group this offseason, but they aren't the only moves the team has made.
While Cooper Kupp, Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs and DeAndre Hopkins are off the market, two accomplished 30-somethings remain available at wide receiver. Both Tyler Lockett and Keenan Allen have ties to AFC West teams, and an Allen reunion appears on the table. Jim Harbaugh said (via The Athletic’s Daniel Popper) at the league meetings the […]
Rams coach Sean McVay gives his thoughts on the team's offseason changes, from adding Davante Adams to signing Tutu Atwell for one year at $10 million.