TUTU ATWELL NEWS

Second-Year Receiver Named Rams' Surprise Offseason Standout Tutu Atwell is aiming for a bounce-back season after a tough rookie campaign.

JUNE 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Second-Year Receiver Named Rams' Surprise Offseason Standout Tutu Atwell is aiming for a bounce-back season after a tough rookie campaign.

JUNE 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Improves during minicamp Atwell (shoulder) participated in June minicamp and managed to earn praise from teammates Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp, ESPN.com reports.

Impact Atwell, a 2021 second-round pick, had his rookie campaign limited to just eight appearances before he had to undergo shoulder surgery. Since the undersized wideout's return to the practice field this offseason, though, Stafford noted that "everything" Atwell does appears "much more intentional." As a rookie, Atwell handled a key role on special teams and as a kick returner, but he was limited to just 10 offensive snaps. Though Kupp, Allen Robinson and Van Jefferson are cemented as the Rams' top wideout trio, Atwell could earn more chances to contribute in four-wide sets Year 2.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic Duo: Do Rams Have Future Star Tandum at Wide Receiver? Van Jefferson is only 25 years old and Tutu Atwell is still just 22

JUNE 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Watch: Tutu Atwell made a smooth toe-tapping catch in Rams OTAs Tutu Atwell has shown good things during Rams OTAs, including this toe-tapping grab in the end zone

JUNE 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Rams HC Sean McVay Thinks WR Tutu Atwell 'Can be That Guy' McVay recently discussed what he’s seen from Atwell so far this offseason.

MAY 24, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tutu Atwell ready to prove doubters wrong: 'I love being counted out' Tutu Atwell endured a rough rookie year with the Rams but he’s ready to prove his doubters wrong

MARCH 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Louisville Players in NFL: Week 13 Numbers Louisville Players in NFL through 12 weeks

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Louisville Players in NFL: Week 12 Numbers Louisville Players in NFL through 12 weeks

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Louisville Players in NFL: Week 10 Numbers Louisville Players in NFL through 10 weeks

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Placed on IR Atwell (shoulder) has been officially placed on IR.

Impact Per Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site, Atwell will need season-ending surgery to address a shoulder issue. Atwell -- who the Rams took with the 57th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft -- thus finishes his rookie campaign with 10 punt returns for 54 yards and five kick returns for 87 yards in eight games. Once he recovers from his surgery, the speedy Louisville product will set his sights on carving out a role in the team's offense in 2022.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Requires season-ending surgery Atwell will undergo season-ending surgery on his shoulder and be placed on injured reserve, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact The rookie second-round pick appeared set for a larger role with DeSean Jackson recently requesting a trade, but Atwell went down with a serious shoulder injury during Sunday's win over the Texans. Atwell should move to injured reserve within the next couple days and will finish his rookie campaign without a catch in eight games.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Might not return Sunday Atwell (shoulder) is questionable to return Sunday at Houston, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Atwell had played just 10 offensive snaps this season before Sunday's contest, so his potential absence shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could see larger role Atwell could be in line to receive an extended opportunity Sunday as the Rams' No. 4 receiver against the Texans, as DeSean Jackson has recently requested a trade, Lindsey Thiry of...

Impact Although coach Sean McVay reportedly criticized Atwell for his lack of urgency recently, the receiver could potentially see a larger role Sunday, especially if the Rams' starting receivers face any injuries. With DeSean Jackson not playing Sunday, the only other receiver on the Rams' roster behind Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and Van Jefferson is Ben Skowronek. Expect Atwell to see some offensive snaps Sunday against the Texans.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean McVay talks Van Jefferson's performance so far, Rams defense through first seven weeks, Tutu Atwell's development Rams head coach Sean McVay discusses what's stood about WR Van Jefferson's performance in his second NFL season compared to his rookie year,...

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Louisville Players in NFL: Week 7 Complete Louisville Players in NFL through seven weeks

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Losing playing time Atwell played a single offensive snap and didn't see the field on special teams during Sunday's 28-19 win over Detroit.

Impact While scarce playing time is nothing new for Atwell, it was fellow rookie Ben Skowronek returning kicks for the Rams on Sunday, and not Atwell. Fantasy settings where either Atwell or Skowronek are factors are probably few and far between, but this is still a minor development of note.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville Players in NFL: Jackson sets another NFL record Louisville Players in NFL through six weeks

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tutu Atwell opens up about his cousin who lost her battle with cancer, his great-aunt who survived & the effect it had on his family ' Crucial Catch Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell and his family share the story of their cousin Tyra, who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer i...

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Rams injury report: Tutu Atwell still out sick Thursday Tutu Atwell was out sick on Thursday, while Robert Rochell was limited due to an illness, too.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Only two snaps in NFL debut Atwell wasn't targeted on his two offensive snaps and didn't play on special teams during Sunday's 34-14 win over Chicago.

Impact It was a quiet debut for the rookie, and it's particularly telling that he wasn't utilized in a kick- or punt-returning role. Atwell projects to establish a specialty role in the offense over the course of the season because of his elite speed and game-breaking potential in space. However, it's clear he's not being rushed into action. The Rams have four capable receivers ahead of him on the depth chart, including proven speedster DeSean Jackson.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Asante Samuel Jr. leads list of non-first-round picks who'll stand out in 2021 season

Everyone knows the top NFL picks. Rob Rang identifies 10 non-first-round rookies who will make an impact this season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Schrager Cheat Sheet: Patrick Mahomes, Kyle Pitts, others to watch in Week 1

Who will win the Chiefs-Browns matchup? Who are the rookies to watch? Peter Schrager has answers with his Week 1 Cheat Sheet.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Louisville Players in NFL: Week One Louisville Players in NFL: Week 17

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bears ST coordinator has funny analysis of Tutu Atwell's skill set There’s one easy way to describe Tutu Atwell: He’s fast.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM