Kyren Williams, Tutu Atwell are candidates to return punts for Rams
The Rams need a new punt returner, and Sean McVay says both Kyren Williams and Tutu Atwell are candidates to handle that duty.
The Los Angeles Rams have decided to cut Alex Bachman, and they have re-signed him to the practice squad. However, it seems that his role as the punt returner might be coming to an end. During a press conference on Wednesday, head coach Sean McVay announced that Kyren Williams and Tutu Atwell are both being considered for the position.
Both players have experience in returning punts, although they have not had consistent success in that role. Williams has returned six punts in his career, accumulating 41 yards, while Atwell returned 10 punts for 54 yards during his rookie season in 2021.
Surprisingly, the Rams are willing to take a risk on Williams, considering his crucial role in the offense. He has only returned six punts throughout his career, with a combined total of 41 yards, including an 8-yard return last season. On the other hand, Atwell brings speed and explosiveness to the table, having returned 10 punts for 54 yards in his debut season in 2021, along with five kickoffs for 87 yards.
McVay mentioned that Williams and Atwell are potential options for the punt return role, as the Rams are in search of a new specialist. The team still has the choice to utilize someone from the practice squad, which they attempted with Bachman, but with limited success. In the future, someone like Brennan Presley might also have an opportunity.
The Rams will decide who takes on the punt return job during their upcoming game against the Commanders on Sunday at home.
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