The Los Angeles Rams, after weeks of speculation, announced their intention to trade wide receiver Cooper Kupp. Kupp, a cornerstone of the Rams’ offense and a key contributor to their Super Bowl LVI victory spent his entire eight-year career with the franchise.
Los Angeles Rams Find Several Trade Partners For Cooper Kupp
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals are currently considered the frontrunners to acquire Kupp, according to PFF Fantasy & Betting. Both teams are listed at +500 odds to land the veteran wide receiver.
The Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers, and Denver Broncos follow closely behind, each with +600 odds of acquiring Kupp. This indicates that while the Steelers and Bengals may be slight favorites, the competition for Kupp’s services is expected to be fierce.
The Los Angeles Rams, after initially exploring trade options for Kupp at the 2024 trade deadline, ultimately retained the All-Pro wide receiver. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Steelers were all involved in those initial talks.
The decision not to trade Kupp at the time proved correct as the team rebounded from a slow start to achieve a 10-7 record, clinching the NFC West division title. The Rams subsequently advanced to the playoffs, defeating the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round before ultimately falling to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Kupp’s recent injury history has undoubtedly raised concerns among potential suitors. He has missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons, impacting his overall availability. Despite these setbacks, Kupp remains a highly productive and impactful receiver when healthy.
In an effort to facilitate a trade for Cooper Kupp, the Rams are reportedly willing to absorb a portion of his 2025 salary. By assuming $7.5 million of Kupp’s $20 million salary, the Rams aim to make him a more attractive trade target for other teams.