JORDAN WHITTINGTON NEWS

Team-high reception total Sunday Whittington brought in six of eight targets for 62 yards in the Rams' 24-18 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Whittington was the Rams' leader in receptions and targets while checking in second in receiving yards to Tutu Atwell. The rookie sixth-round pick has now upped his catches, receiving yards and targets in three successive weeks, benefitting from the absences of Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (IR-knee). With Kupp uncertain for a return for a Week 5 home matchup against the Packers next Sunday, Whittington could continue enjoying an expanded role.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams WR Jordan Whittington weaves through Bears secondary for new set of downs Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington weaves through the Chicago Bears secondary for a new set of downs.

SEPTEMBER 29 • THERAMS.COM

Makes three catches Whittington caught all three of his targets for 28 yards during Sunday's 27-24 victory against San Francisco.

Impact Whittington's snap share actually decreased compared to Week 2, with the sixth-round rookie only on the field for 22 snaps on offense. The former Texas Longhorn managed to be productive with his three targets, including a 15-yard catch to open the second half. With Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell and Tyler Johnson operating as the top three wideouts with Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) out, Whittington may struggle to earn enough volume to stay fantasy relevant. A Week 4 showdown against a Bears defense allowing just 165 passing yards per game is next up for Whittington and the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams WR Jordan Whittington with 15-yard reception from QB Matthew Stafford against the 49ers Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington with a 15-yard reception from quarterback Matthew Stafford against the San Francisco 49ers...

SEPTEMBER 22 • THERAMS.COM

Rams 360: Sean McVay previews 49ers, Kobie Turner's Mexico vlog & Jordan Whittington on Rams Revealed This week on Rams 360, watch head coach Sean McVay preview Sunday's Week 3 rivalry matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Jo...

SEPTEMBER 21 • THERAMS.COM

Prepping for key role Whittington is preparing for a larger role with Puka Nacua (knee) on injured reserve and Cooper Kupp (ankle) likely out for multiple weeks, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site r...

Impact Whittington barely played Week 1 and didn't get much playing time in the first half of Sunday's 41-10 loss at Arizona, but he then played every snap on offense in the second half, finishing with two catches for 22 yards on two targets. He seems to be ahead of Tutu Atwell in the pecking order and may thus join Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson as full-time players this Sunday against the 49ers. While expectations for the rookie sixth-round pick should be modest for now, he did get a lot of praise from teammates, coaches and beat reporters this summer, and he's a candidate to take some carries in addition to whatever targets he might get.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whittington on NFL journey, growing up in small Texas town, Madden & more | Rams Revealed On this episode of Rams Revealed, Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington talks about his time at the University of Texas a...

SEPTEMBER 18 • THERAMS.COM

Sees role expand Whittington secured both of his targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact A week removed from being on the field for just two snaps on offense, the sixth-round rookie out of Texas was on the field for 26 against Arizona. Whittington managed to turn a short pass from Matthew Stafford into a big 22-yard gain in the third quarter, and was on the field for significantly more plays than fellow backup Tutu Atwell, who saw just 10 snaps on offense. With Cooper Kupp (ankle) possibly missing time and Puka Nacua (knee) still on IR, Whittington may get an opportunity to shine with the Rams' receiving corps down to just four healthy players (Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson, Whittington and Atwell) on the 53-man roster at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whittington Offers Biggest Fantasy Football Upside Amidst Cooper Kupp Injury The Los Angeles Rams have seen their top two wide receivers suffer scary injuries in their first two games of the season, first Puca Nacua i...

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

May benefit from Nacua injury? Whittington's teammate Puka Nacua (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact A rookie sixth-round pick, Whittington was the subject of considerable hype this summer -- like Nacua the year before -- but played only two snaps on offense in a 26-20 loss to the Lions in Week 1. Whittington made himself noticeable, at least, with a one-yard TD run wiped out by a penalty, a 20-yard kickoff return and a tackle on special teams. It remains to be seen if the rookie can develop into a starting WR or simply hangs around as a jack-of-all-trades depth player, but the door has been cracked open with Nacua out for at least four games. The Rams used Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson as their WR trio for nearly every snap after Nacua's injury in the Week 1 loss, and that could be the plan again Week 2 at Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie WR Jordan Whittington makes LA Rams 53-man roster Former Texas wide receiver and sixth-round pick Jordan Whittington has earned a spot on the Rams 53-man roster.

AUGUST 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

ARRIVAL PHOTOS: Kam Kinchens, Jordan Whittington & more Rams players arrive to NRG Stadium for preseason matchup against Texans Check out photos of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Kam Kinchens, wide receiver Jordan Whittington & more players as they arrive to NRG Stad...

AUGUST 24 • THERAMS.COM

Leads team in receiving yardage Whittington secured five of eight targets for 52 yards during Saturday's 13-9 victory against the Chargers.

Impact Despite playing in just 36 of the Rams' 63 snaps on offense, Whittington led the team in receiving yards and was tied with Xavier Smith (who played 59 snaps) for targets and receptions. The rookie out of Texas has been solid through two preseason games with an 11-126-0 line over 82 snaps on offense. Head coach Sean McVay generally keeps his starters on the bench through the preseason, but Whittington may simply be on the field to get some valuable reps in before his rookie campaign begins. While Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp will start the year as the top two wideouts for the Rams, who will be their No. 3 wideout is less defined. Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell have been vying for the role, but Whittington could easily make a case for the position if his preseason performances continue to impress.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

"13 to 12, we gonna win... watch!" | Rams WR Jordan Whittington Mic'd Up vs. Cowboys Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington was Mic'd Up for the Rams' first preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys. Tune in...

AUGUST 13 • THERAMS.COM

Los Angeles Rams game photos | Quarterback Stetson Bennett's game-winning side arm, high effort sacks, wide receiver Jordan Whittington's big time catches & more | Preseason Week 1 vs. Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium The Los Angeles Rams took on the Dallas Cowboys for preseason Week 1 at SoFi Stadium. Take a look through the best photos of quarterback Ste...

AUGUST 13 • THERAMS.COM

Jordan Whittington relishes dream-like Rams debut Rookie Jordan Whittington finishes as Rams' leading receiver in preseason opener vs. Cowboys.

AUGUST 12 • THERAMS.COM

Jordan Whittington shines in preseason debut with Rams Sixth-round pick Jordan Whittington all but secured a spot on the Rams’ final roster with a big day against Dallas.

AUGUST 12 • USATODAY.COM

Shines in preseason opener Whittington caught six of nine targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 13-12 preseason win over the Cowboys.

Impact The 2024 sixth-round pick led the Rams in catches, targets and receiving yards, including a 30-yard gain on the team's opening drive, but that performance came during a game in which Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua (knee), Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell were all sitting out. Whittington has been making a strong impression early in training camp and appears to be in the lead to claim a spot on the 53-man roster, but he's still unlikely to see much action in the regular season barring a rash of injuries ahead of him.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Five Takeaways from Rams' 13-12 Preseason Week 1 win over Cowboys: Stetson Bennett saves best throw for last; Jordan Whittington and Tyler Davis shine in debuts Here are five things that stood out from the Los Angeles Rams' 2024 Preseason Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

AUGUST 12 • THERAMS.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams WR Jordan Whittington boosts contested catch rating with 14-yard sideline grab against the Cowboys Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington makes big contested 14-yard sideline grab against the Dallas Cowboys.

AUGUST 11 • THERAMS.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams QB Stetson Bennett's first pass of '24 preseason dots Jordan Whittington for 13 yards against the Cowboys Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett's first pass of 2024 preseason to Rams rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington goes for 13 yard...

AUGUST 11 • THERAMS.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams WR Jordan Whittington's physicality after contact creates 31-yard catch & run against the Cowboys Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett connects with rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington for a 31-yard catch and run against the D...

AUGUST 11 • THERAMS.COM

ARRIVAL PHOTOS: Stetson Bennett, Jordan Whittington & more Rams players to SoFi Stadium for preseason kickoff against Cowboys Check out photos of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett, wide receiver Jordan Whittington & more players as they arrive to SoFi Sta...

AUGUST 11 • THERAMS.COM

Impressing teammates Whittington took some first-team reps last week, with teammate Cooper Kupp noting that the rookie is "pretty special" and "so impressive," Cameron DeSilva of Rams Wire reports.

Impact Whittington was a top recruit for Texas back in 2019 and doesn't lack for size (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) or strength (18 bench press reps), but he lasted until Round 6 of the 2024 Draft after being overshadowed by early draft picks in the Longhorns offense throughout his college career. He never drew more than 72 targets in a season, and a hamstring injury this spring prevented him from running a 40-yard dash, which meant he didn't have an opportunity to alleviate concerns about a lack of speed. While it's a good sign Whittington is impressing veteran teammates early in training camp, DeSilva notes that Tutu Atwell seems to be the wide receiver competing with Demarcus Robinson for the No. 3 role. Whittington could perhaps jump into the competition if he continues performing well in practices, or at least make a push to be the next man up if either Kupp or Puka Nacua were to miss time.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE