Most Los Angeles Rams fans have set their expectations for Tutu Atwell on the lower side this year. After an underwhelming rookie season in which he caught zero passes and only played 10 offensive snaps, the former second-round pick failed to impress in Year 1.
Heading into 2022, he’s still buried on the depth chart behind Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson and Van Jefferson, but his coach isn’t giving up on him yet. When asked about younger players who could step up next season, Sean McVay told us via Zoom that he’s been impressed by Atwell in the offseason program as he returns from a shoulder injury that ended his rookie year early.
“I think that’s to be determined,” McVay said of who might take on bigger roles. “I’ve been really encouraged with guys who were able to step up last year and play significant roles. But when you look at it, Tutu Atwell’s a guy that got injured. I think he’s looked really good this offseason program up to this point.”
