Atwell appears to be Rams' odd man out

The speedy receiver was not activated as McVay cites roster needs for game plan.

- GARY KLEIN

MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ Associated Press TUTU ATWELL, left, got a one-year, $10-million deal in the offseason but has been slowed by injury in 2025.

Before this season, the Rams signed receiver Tutu Atwell to a one-year, $10-million contract.

It appeared as if coach Sean McVay was committed to fully incorporating the 2021 second-round draft pick into a receiver corps that included Puka Nacua and new arrival Davante Adams, a three-time All-Pro.

But Atwell had only four catches before he suffered a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve in late October, and the Rams did not activate him for Sunday's game, a 31-28 defeat by the Carolina Panthers.