The Los Angeles Ramsâ injury report included a surprise Thursday. Wide receiver Tutu Atwell was listed as limited at practice with a hamstring injury.
Atwell was a full participant on Wednesday, so his status is something to monitor ahead of Week 6.
Midweek additions to the practice report are often worrisome, as they can indicate an injury occurred during drills. Itâs unclear if this is the case for Atwell, who turned 26 earlier this week, but it bodes watching as the Rams ramp preparations for Sundayâs game at the Baltimore Ravens.
Through five games, Atwell has four catches on nine targets for 164 yards and one touchdown.
Atwell’s Production Has Increased for Rams
Atwell isnât a big part of the Ramsâ offense. But lately, heâs made his chances count.
After being thrown to just once in each of the first three games, Atwell turned one of his two targets in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts into an 88-yard touchdown grab. Atwell followed that up with another productive outing, catching two of his four passes for 72 yards last week against the San Francisco 49ers.
And whatâs more, the shifty 5-foot-9 receiver should only continue to see his role increase as the Rams look for ways to replace Cooper Kupp.
Last season, Atwell had 42 catches for 562 yards, which were both career highs. Despite playing a minimal role in the playoffs, registering just one catch in two games, he was brought back on a one-year, $10 million deal in March.
How Would Atwell’s Injury Impact the Rams?
Atwellâs absence would certainly leave the Rams thin at receiver behind stalwarts Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. It could mean a bigger role for the likes of Jordan Whittington, Xavier Smith or even seventh-round rookie Konata Mumpfield, who has yet to record his first NFL catch.
Notably, the Rams (3-2) are also monitoring No. 1 tight end Tyler Higbee (hip), who was also limited during Thursdayâs practice.
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