Tutu Atwell and Rams agree to terms on one-year, $10-million contract

While the Rams continue their attempt to trade star receiver Cooper Kupp, they moved Thursday to make sure quarterback Matthew Stafford still has another familiar face to pass to.

The Rams have agreed to terms with pending free-agent receiver Tutu Atwell on a one-year contract that includes $10 million in salary and bonuses, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. The person requested anonymity because the deal has not been finalized.

Atwell, 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds, was a surprise second-round draft pick in 2021. After a rough rookie season, the speedy and diminutive Atwell became a solid contributor in a receiver corps that eventually included Kupp, Puka Nacua and Demarcus Robinson.

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Nacua supplanted Kupp, who struggled with injuries the last three seasons, as the No. 1 receiver in coach Sean McVay’s offense. He is expected to lead a unit that now includes Atwell, second-year pro Jordan Whittington and will grow during free agency and the draft.

Unless he is re-signed, Robinson will become a free agent Wednesday.

Kupp is due to earn $20 million in salary and bonuses this season, according to Overthecap.com. He is due to receive a $7.5-million bonus next week, so the Rams are working to trade him before that comes due.

“We’re working to try to find a partner and a next chapter for Cooper and ourselves,” general manager Les Snead said Wednesday.

Last season, Atwell had 42 catches for 562 yards, both career bests. He earned about $1.5 million in salary in 2024, according to Overthecap.com.

Atwell is the second pending free agent to re-sign with the Rams.

Left tackle Alaric Jackson received a three-year contract that includes $35 million in guarantees.