Whereas the Rams proceed their try and commerce star receiver Cooper Kupp, they moved Thursday to verify quarterback Matthew Stafford nonetheless has one other acquainted face to move to.
The Rams have agreed to phrases with pending free-agent receiver Tutu Atwell on a one-year contract that features $10 million in wage and bonuses, an individual with information of the scenario stated Thursday. The particular person requested anonymity as a result of the deal has not been finalized.
Atwell, 5 toes 9 inches and 165 kilos, was a shock second-round draft choose in 2021. After a tough rookie season, the speedy and diminutive Atwell grew to become a strong contributor in a receiver corps that ultimately included Kupp, Puka Nacua and Demarcus Robinson.
Nacua supplanted Kupp, who struggled with accidents the final three seasons, because the No. 1 receiver in coach Sean McVay’s offense. He’s anticipated to steer a unit that now contains Atwell, second-year professional Jordan Whittington and can develop throughout free company and the draft.
Until he’s re-signed, Robinson will grow to be a free agent Wednesday.
Kupp is because of earn $20 million in wage and bonuses this season, in line with Overthecap.com. He is because of obtain a $7.5-million bonus subsequent week, so the Rams are working to commerce him earlier than that comes due.
“We’re working to try to find a partner and a next chapter for Cooper and ourselves,” common supervisor Les Snead stated Wednesday.
Final season, Atwell had 42 catches for 562 yards, each profession bests. He earned about $1.5 million in wage in 2024, in line with Overthecap.com.
Atwell is the second pending free agent to re-sign with the Rams.
Left sort out Alaric Jackson obtained a three-year contract that features $35 million in ensures.
