It’s pretty much determined that Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson, and Jordan Whittington will be on the 53-man roster come Week 1.
However, who will make the final two or three spots is still a mystery. It’s expected that the team will keep six or seven receivers on the roster as one should serve as the team’s returner.
I’m going out on a limb to say that Tutu Atwell will not be on the roster this season. While the Rams have refused to move Atwell, trade rumors exist for a reason, and in Atwell’s three seasons, he has been both injury-prone and inconsistent.
While many expected Atwell to be a returner, Xavier Smith has stepped up in preseason. Smith has averaged nearly 24 yards per punt return while hauling in nine receptions for 67 yards.
To fill out that last roster spot, the Rams want a reliable talent with experience. Tyler Johnson checks those boxes. Johnson is entering his fifth year in the NFL and his second with the Rams. He’s taller, more healthy and more consistent than Atwell.
He’s also a Super Bowl champion with the Buccaneers and he’s a perfect locker room guy.
Drake Stoops, Sam Wiglusz and JJ Laap will battle for practice squad spots. In my opinion, Wiglusz will win out.