Just three days after trading for him, the Dolphins are waiving RB Jarquez Hunter, per Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post. Hunter arrived via a trade that sent Tutu Atwell back to the Rams.
The Rams acquired WR Tutu Atwell from the Dolphins for RB Jarquez Hunter. Atwell returns to Los Angeles after playing there from 2021 to 2025. Hunter, a Round 4 pick, didn’t record a touch last year behind Kyren Williams and Blake Corum.
Rams RB Kyren Williams injured an ankle in the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Panthers and is officially questionable to return. His absence will put RB Blake Corum in a feature role. RB Ronnie Rivers is also active for Los Angeles. RB Jarquez Hunter is a healthy scratch today.
Update: Williams returned for the start of the second half.
Rams RB Blake Corum (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. He tried to battle through this injury last week but didn't play much in the second half. Corum's absence vs. the Jaguars this weekend would leave rookie Jarquez Hunter as Los Angeles' No. 2 RB -- and likely mean a bigger role for RB Kyren Williams.
Rams RB Blake Corum suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Ravens and is officially questionable to return. Stay tuned for an update. Jarquez Hunter will take over as Los Angeles No. 2 RB for however long Corum is out.
Update: Corum returned in third quarter.
Rams RB Jarquez Hunter is a healthy scratch for today's opener vs. the Texans. It's confirmation that Blake Corum is the No. 2 RB and preferred Kyren Williams handcuff. Cody Schrader is active as the Rams' No. 3 RB.
Rams OC Mike LaFleur said Wednesday that he'd like to divvy up the work more this season between RBs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. "It benefits everyone to make sure that you’re not just wearing someone down or overusing somebody," LaFleur said. "The plan is to split those up a little bit and distribute, whether it’s the run or the pass game, and making sure people are involved within the scheme."
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Rams have agreed to a three-year extension with RB Kyren Williams. The deal will pay $33 million in total, with $23 million of that guaranteed. Williams had been in the final (fourth) year of his rookie contract.
Rams RB Kyren Williams doesn't believe he's reached his "peak" in the NFL. “I've gotten to where I wanted to be, but I'm determined to make this my best season," Williams remarked via NFL.com. The 24-year-old finished as the PPR RB7 last year. He set career highs in carries (316), catches (34), total yards (1,481), and total TDs (16).
The Rams selected Auburn RB Jarquez Hunter with the 118th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hunter was Tank Bigsby's backup for his first two years at Auburn. Come 2023, the Mississippi native earned lead back work and showed promise as a rushing and receiving threat. His production peaked in 2024 with 187 carries, 1,201 yards, and 8 TDs. That’s 6.4 yards per carry – tied for fifth best among 82 RBs with 150+ attempts. He excelled as a tackle-dodger with 4.10 yards after contact per attempt and a 142.5 PFF Elusive Rating – both top-15 marks in the same sample. At 5’9, 204 pounds, Hunter is a compact back with a nice combo of strength and speed. He also showed NFL-caliber athleticism at the Combine with an 8.00 Relative Athletic Score.
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