Rams HC Sean McVay announced Monday that rookie WR Tutu Atwell will require surgery on his shoulder and will be placed on season-ending injured reserve, per Jourdan Rodrigue.
Atwell, 22, was a three-year starter at Louisville and was named second-team All-ACC in 2020 and first-team All-ACC in 2019. The Rams selected Atwell with pick No. 57 overall in the second round.
Atwell signed a four-year deal worth $5,908,697 million with a $1,657,234 million signing bonus.
In 2021, Atwell has appeared in eight games for the Rams and totaled 87 kick return yards and 54 punt return yards. He did not catch a pass.
During his three-year career at Louisville, Atwell recorded 140 receptions for 2,307 yards (16.5 YPC) and 21 touchdowns.
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