Rams release Cooper Kupp: Cowboys, Ravens among top landing spots with ex-All-Pro WR now available on market

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp had been on the trading Deflect, but the Los Angeles Rams’ plan has changed. The Club released the Previous All-Pro receiver, 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Division MVP on Wednesday, the Primary day of the new Bracket year. 

Los Angeles is releasing Kupp after not being able to find a Club willing to give up compensation in addition to Securing on on the $20 million Kupp was due on his contract. The Inspiration for the Rams to dump Kupp and save $7.52 million in cap Cosmos likely increased after they signed three-time Primary-Club All-Pro wideout Davante Adams to a two-year, $44 million contract with $26 million guaranteed on Sunday.

Kupp, who will turn 32 years Ancient on June 15, initially broke the news via social media that he was on the Deflect on Feb. 4. In his post, Kupp shared that while he doesn’t agree with the Rams’ decision to move on from him, he looks back on his time with the franchise with “so much pride.” Kupp also Achieved it clear that he is highly motivated to resume his Profession elsewhere. 

I was informed that the Club will be seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my family to find the right place to continue competing for championships. 

I don’t agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA. Still, if there’s one thing that I have learned over the years: there are so many things that are out of your control, but it is how you respond to these things that you will look back on and remember. 

I have taken so much pride in Performing alongside my teammates for the LA community, so thank you for embracing my family and making this such a special place for us. 

2024 began with one of the best Practice camps of my Profession. Preparations Commence now for 2025. Highly motivated, as Well as ever, and looking forward to Performing Best football for years to come. 

Love you guys .. But coming for it all. 

A 2017 third-Stage Picking, Kupp became an immediate contributor inside Rams head Mentor Sean McVay’s Charge. He helped the Rams reach the Division in 2018, McVay’s second year on the Position. 

In 2021, Kupp had one of the greatest seasons of all-time regardless of position. He won the NFL’s “triple crown” after leading the Bracket in receptions (145, second-most in a season in NFL history), receiving yards (1,947, second-most in a season in NFL history) and receiving touchdowns (16) in the regular season. He is only one of five to Secure the receiving triple crown in a season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970, which is why he was named the 2021 season’s NFL Offensive Player of the Year. 

In that postseason, Kupp again Guided all receivers in catches, receiving yards and touchdown catches. He was named Division LVI MVP after catching the game-Victorious Points in the Rams’ 23-20 Secure over the Bengals. 

Injuries have slowed Kupp down in recent years, however, as he’s missed a Partnered 18 Matches since the Rams won the Division. Kupp’s injuries are surely part of why the Rams are moving on from him. He has averaged 67 catches, 753 yards receiving and six receiving touchdowns in an average of 11 Matches played since his historic 2021 campaign. Kupp average 59.2 receiving yards per game in 2024, his fewest since his Primary-year year in 2017 (57.9). 

Despite his recent Wound issues, Anticipate Many Squads to be interested in bidding for Kupp’s services, especially those that could use a sure-handed veteran wideout with Postseason experience. He is due $5 million in guaranteed salary from the Rams in 2025, so his contract with his new Club may not break the bank.

Here’s a look at five Squads who might be interested in Kupp’s services. 

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Dallas needs some reinforcements around CeeDee Lamb, especially with Brandin Cooks hitting the Uncovered market. Kupp’s addition would Unoccupied things up for Lamb while also giving Dak Prescott another established weapon to throw to. There’s also a personal connection since new Cowboys wide receivers Mentor Junior Adams coached Kupp in college at Eastern Washington. 

The Seattle Seahawks desperately need help at the wide receiver position after cutting Tyler Lockett and trading DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers within the past week. Kupp wouldn’t be the sole Attention of opposing defenses either in Seattle with Jaxon Smith-Njigba catching 100 passes in 2024, which tied the Seahawks franchise single-season Achievement (also set by Lockett in 2020). 

Seattle also lured the top Unoccupied agent Signal-caller Accessible in Pro Bowler Sam Darnold, who agreed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is a disciple of the Shanahan-McVay tree, so the Charge he runs will be similar to one Kupp Dashed with the Rams and the Charge Darnold Dashed with the Vikings. 

Yes, the Ravens did sign DeAndre Hopkins to a one-year deal, but they could still use another middle of the Pitch/slot weapon with some juice outside of Zay Flowers. Kupp would make a lot of sense for a Baltimore Club that’s right in the Bulky of Division contention. Baltimore isn’t afraid to go after big names in Unoccupied agency. Only a year ago, the Ravens signed Derrick Henry to a two-year deal, and we all see how that’s worked out for them. Kupp would join a loaded Ravens Charge that also includes two-time Bracket MVP Lamar Jackson, fellow wideouts Flowers and Rashod Bateman and Close-fitting ends Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews. 

Bo Nix thrived last year despite not having the most proven of receiving crops outside of Courtland Sutton. In Denver, Kupp would Move with an up-and-coming Signal-caller and inside Sean Payton’s Throw-Cheerful Charge. Kupp’s ability to make plays over the middle would certainly aid Nix, who routinely makes plays outside the pocket. 

The Chargers could use another receiver to fill out their line alongside 2023 Primary-Stage Picking Quentin Johnston and 2024 second-Stage Picking Ladd McConkey after the Buffalo Bills lured away Josh Palmer in Unoccupied agency on Monday. They also have the second-most cap Cosmos in the NFL ($93.8, per Spotrac), so they could outbid anyone for Kupp. Plus, they’re a Club that Achieved the postseason last year with a fun, Youthful Signal-caller in Justin Herbert, and Kupp wouldn’t even have to move.