JORDAN WHITTINGTON NEWS

Jordan Whittington emerging as difference-maker on Rams' special teams Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington has made an impact as a kickoff returner and a gunner on the punt coverage team.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

Los Angeles Rams best of game photos Week 16 New York Jets MetLife Stadium | tight end Tyler Higbee's first touchdown back, rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington's big special teams plays, outside linebacker Jared Verse's fumble recovery & more The Los Angeles Rams defeated the New York Jets in Week 16 at MetLife Stadium. Take a look at the best photos of tight end Tyler Higbee's fi...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

Kyren Williams, Jordan Whittington & Matthew Stafford react to win over Jets | Locker Room Interviews Watch as Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (0:00), wide receiver Jordan Whittington (2:46), and quarterback Matthew Stafford (4:0...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Jordan Whittington lands on Jets WR Xavier Gipson's muffed punt to seal Rams win Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington lands on New York Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson's muffed punt to seal the teams...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: WR Jordan Whittington pins Jets on 1-yard line via Ethan Evans' punt Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington pins the New York Jets on the 1-yard line via punter Ethan Evans' punt.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

Remains uninvolved on offense Whittington went without a target while playing 10 of the Rams' 65 snaps on offense in Thursday's 12-6 win over the 49ers. He also returned two kickoffs for 51 yards.

Impact Since making waves after recording 13 receptions for 151 yards on 18 targets between Weeks 4 and 5, Whittington has largely been an afterthought on offense. Shortly after Whittington's pair of breakout games, the Rams returned Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua from injuries, and the rookie's opportunities have been limited as a result. Whittington hasn't even drawn a target over his last seven outings while playing just 44 total snaps on offense.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains uninvolved on offense Whittington went without a target while playing 10 of the Rams' 65 snaps on offense in Thursday's 12-6 win over the 49ers. He also returned two kickoffs for 51 yards.

Impact Since making waves after recording 13 receptions for 151 yards on 18 targets between Weeks 4 and 5, Whittington has largely been an afterthought on offense. Shortly after Whittington's pair of breakout games, the Rams returned Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua from injuries, and the rookie's opportunities have been limited as a result. Whittington hasn't even drawn a target over his last seven outings while playing just 44 total snaps on offense.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for TNF Whittington (shoulder) is active for Thursday night's contest against the 49ers, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official website reports.

Impact Whittington was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, but he now appears to be all set for Thursday's contest. The wide receiver will likely operate as the team's primary kick returner again in Week 15.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Whittington (shoulder) is questionable to face the 49ers for Thursday Night Football in Week 15, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Whittington popped up on the Rams' injury report with a shoulder issue Monday and was also listed as DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough. However, he was able to log a limited practice Wednesday and has a chance of suiting up Thursday. If Whittington can't play against San Francisco, however, Blake Corum could handle kick-return duties for Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with shoulder issue Whittington (shoulder) did not practice Tuesday.

Impact Whittington also missed Monday's practice session due to his shoulder injury. The rookie sixth-round pick hasn't logged a target in any of his last six appearances, but he has played a notable role in as a kick returner. Wednesday's final practice report of Week 15 will reveal whether Whittington has a chance of suiting up for Thursday's game against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: WR Jordan Whittington's 44-yard kick return gives team a spark in fourth quarter against the Saints Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Jordan Whittington's 44-yard kick return gives the team a spark in the fourth quarter against the New...

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

Gets light usage as returner Whittington returned one kick for 24 yards and failed to record a target during Sunday's 28-22 win against the Patriots.

Impact Whittington's role since the return of Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp has been non-existent, and he hasn't managed a catch since Week 5. The sixth-round rookie's role seems to be focused on special teams at the moment (16 snaps on special teams versus five snaps on offense), and he'll continue to compete with Tutu Atwell, Tyler Johnson and Xavier Smith for a meager amount of snaps as the backups to Nacua, Kupp and Demarcus Robinson.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back to full practice Thursday Whittington (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite missing a second game in a row this past Sunday at Seattle due to a shoulder injury, Whittington was able to string together three consecutive limited practices last week. This time around, he doesn't have any restrictions, indicating that he's past the health concern. With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back in action, Whittington will find snaps and targets difficult to come by, but if Demarcus Robinson (toe/hip), who didn't practice Thursday, is inhibited or out Monday against the Dolphins, Whittington would be a candidate to step in behind the top WR duo.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out again Sunday Whittington (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game at Seattle, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Impact Whittington thus is missing a second straight contest due to a shoulder injury, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity in all three Week 9 practices, indicating he's drawing closer to a return to action. With Whittington sidelined, Tutu Atwell, Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson and Xavier Smith will be the tertiary wide receivers behind the top duo of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Whittington (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Whittington was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, after playing limited snaps Week 7 and sitting out Week 8 entirely. The participation level is an upgrade from last week, leaving both Whittington and fellow Rams wideout Puka Nacua (knee) questionable for Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited in practice Whittington (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact With back-to-back capped sessions under his belt this week, Whittington already has managed more work than he did a week ago before he sat out last Thursday's win against the Vikings. Meanwhile, Puka Nacua aggravated his right knee injury during this Thursday's session, which could set the stage for Whittington to regain some sway in the Rams offense if he's able to suit up Sunday in Seattle and Nacua again is forced to miss time. In the end, Friday's practice report could shed some light on the overall state of L.A.'s receiving corps.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 31, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

To be limited Wednesday Coach Sean McVay said Whittington (shoulder) will be limited at Wednesday's practice, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Impact Whittington managed just one capped session last week before the Rams ruled him out for a Week 8 matchup with the Vikings. He'll thus aim to string together multiple appearances this week as L.A. preps for Sunday's visit to the Seahawks. Even when Whittington is cleared to return, though, he'll find snaps and targets difficult to come by with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua again available to the offense.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Whittington and Tre'Davious White among Rams inactives for Week 8 vs. Vikings on Thursday Night Football Inactives for Sunday's Week 8 Thursday Night Football game between the Rams and the Vikings at SoFi Stadium.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • THERAMS.COM

Not playing Thursday Whittington (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Vikings, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Whittington earned some sway in a Rams passing game missing Puka Nacua (knee) since Week 1 and Cooper Kupp (ankle) since Week 2, culminating with 13 combined catches (on 18 targets) for 151 yards between Weeks 4 and 5. However, Whittington emerged from a Week 5 loss to the Packers with a shoulder injury, and even with the benefit of a Week 6 bye, he handled just nine offensive snaps and wasn't targeted this past Sunday versus the Raiders. Now that Whittington is out Week 8, Kupp will be available, Nacua is listed as questionable but remains on injured reserve, and Tutu Atwell, Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson and Xavier Smith all are healthy, which may not leave much work for Whittington once he gets healthy.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Tuesday Whittington (shoulder) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice session, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Whittington played through a shoulder injury during the Rams' Week 7 win over the Raiders, though he finished the game with zero targets. The rookie sixth-round pick was listed as a DNP on Monday's practice estimate, but he was able to see the field during Tuesday's session. Barring any setbacks, he should be good to go for Thursday's game against the Vikings, though Whittington would likely see his offensive snaps significantly decrease should one or both of Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) return.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as non-practice participant Whittington (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Per Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site, coach Sean McVay noted Monday that Whittington being limited to nine snaps on offense versus the Raiders on Sunday was a result of the wideout not being able to practice a lot last week due to his shoulder injury. With that in mind, McVay added that he hopes Whittington will have "a little bit more of a workload" Thursday night against the Vikings.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in Week 7 Whittington (shoulder) suited up against Las Vegas, but he did not command a target in the 20-15 win.

Impact Whittington returned from a minor shoulder injury suffered in the Rams' previous contest, but he did not see his role elevated despite the team missing multiple key receivers. Tutu Atwell and Tyler Johnson served as Matthew Stafford's top wideouts instead. With Cooper Kupp (ankle) expected to return against the Vikings on Thursday, Whittington can safely be left on the waiver wire for Week 8.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in Week 7 Whittington (shoulder) suited up against Las Vegas on Sunday, but he did not command a target in the 20-15 win.

Impact Whittington returned from a minor shoulder injury suffered in the Rams' previous contest, but he did not see his role elevated despite the team missing multiple key receivers. Tutu Atwell and Tyler Johnson served as Matthew Stafford's top wideouts instead. With Cooper Kupp (ankle) expected to return against the Vikings on Thursday, Whittington can safely be left on the waiver wire for Week 8.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE