The Los Angeles Rams should have one of the top receiving corps in the league following the addition of a six-time Pro Bowler. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are expected to lead the team in receptions and receiving yards in 2025. While Nacua and Adams will receive the most recognition, the Rams remain optimistic that their former second-round pick will break out in Year 5.
Los Angeles Rams retained a second-round pick despite being underutilized
The Rams re-signed Tutu Atwell to a one-year, fully guaranteed $10 million contract. So far, he has had a minimal role on offense over his first four seasons, only playing over 50% of snaps once, in 2023. Atwell posted career highs in receptions and receiving yards in 2024, hauling in 42 receptions on 62 targets for 562 yards in 17 regular-season games, five starts, and 39% of snaps, plus one reception for 18 yards in the playoffs.
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The expectation is for the speedy weapon to have a larger role on offense in 2025 and serve as the number-three wide receiver.
Los Angeles Rams head coach on speedy receiver
During Wednesday’s interview with J.B. Long of the team’s website, Sean McVay was asked about the players who stood out during the spring. McVay named Tutu Atwell and believes he will take the next step in Year 5. “I think Tutu Atwell’s ready to really ascend, take the next steps,” McVay said.
Tutu Atwell is happy to stay in Los Angeles
“It has always been the first priority in my mind,” Atwell said, via Tyler Greenawalt of Rams Wire. “After the season, I always told my agent that I wanted to come back. This is like my second home and we made it our top priority.
“I always had plans of coming back. Once I saw Matthew re-sign, I had called [agent] Drew [Rosenhaus] and I’m like, ‘Hey, now we [should be] pushing. That’s our first priority.’ We are going to see what they are talking about first. Everything worked out and I’m happy to be back.”
