Rams’ $10 million receiver is a healthy playoff scratch

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Tutu Atwell had the longest catch in the NFL in 2025, an 88-yard game-winning touchdown against the Colts. It could end up being the most expensive catch in NFL history.

The Rams have announced that Atwell is a healthy scratch for Sunday’s playoff game against the Chicago Bears, yet another nail in the coffin for fans who have argued that the fifth-year receiver “stretches the defense” and is an important component for Sean McVay’s offense. The Rams inexplicably paid Atwell a fully-guaranteed $10 million salary to not leave in free agency in 2025 and so far their returns are six catches.

Other inactives: CB Derion Kendrick, RB Jarquez Hunter, S Tanner Ingle, TE Nick Vannett, OL D.J. Humphries and QB Stetson Bennett (emergency QB). https://t.co/oQTIbTj8Vg

— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) January 18, 2026

Over $1.5 million per catch.

The Rams also announced that CB Derion Kendrick, RB Jarquez Hunter, S Tanner Ingle, TE Nick Vannett, T DJ Humphries, and QB Stetson Bennett will be inactive. Bennett will serve as the emergency QB, an important distinction because backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo was limited in practice this week.

Rams and wide receiver Tutu Atwell reached agreement on a one-year, $10 million fully-guaranteed contract. The deal was negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. pic.twitter.com/LyJELUpaHN

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 6, 2025

Bennett can only enter the game if both Matthew Stafford and Garoppolo are too injured to play.

The Bears also announced their inactives, including left tackle Braxton Jones.

Bears inactives

LT Braxton Jones
DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
CB Nick McCloud
LB Ruben Hyppolite II
WR Jahdae Walker
QB Case Keenum

— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) January 18, 2026

It’s another week without Tutu Atwell. What else is new?

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