Overview
- Los Angeles officially returned Atwell to the 53-man roster on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s game against Detroit.
- The receiver had been on injured reserve since a Week 7 hamstring injury and began his 21-day practice window on November 26.
- Sean McVay pointed to 48-man game-day limits and recent roster moves, including a tough call involving Nick Hampton, to explain the timing and praised Atwell’s professionalism.
- The Rams also elevated safety Tanner Ingle from the practice squad after Jaylen McCullough was added to the injury report with an illness.
- Atwell has four catches for 164 yards and one touchdown this season and is on a one-year, $10 million deal as he returns to a crowded receiver group.