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WR's disappearing act is filling Rams front office with buyer's remorse

Tutu Atwell got paid. But he is getting less work than before his contract extension.

Los Angeles Rams Sean McVay, Tutu Atwell | Wesley Hitt/GettyImages

When the Los Angeles Rams extended wide receiver Tutu Atwell on a one-year $10 million contract, something felt amiss. The contract did not match his workload, and his workload did not match his productivity.

The contract screamed contributor, but a glance over his history with the team proved that the offense was reluctant to afford him opportunities and quick to send him back to the bench.