India, Aug. 28 -- The Los Angeles Rams made a late preseason move Thursday, trading running back Jarquez Hunter to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for wide receiver Tutu Atwell.

The deal came just hours before the Rams' final preseason game against the Chargers and with the 2026 regular season rapidly approaching.

The move is particularly surprising given that the Rams allowed Atwell to leave in free agency just five months ago, despite giving him $10 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.

His quick return to Los Angeles could now serve a different purpose. The timing of the trade has fueled speculation that the Rams may be preparing for the possibility of a suspension.

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