Rams releasing Cooper Kupp: Cowboys, Ravens among top landing spots with ex-All-Pro WR reportedly getting cut

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp had been on the trading Deflect, but the Los Angeles Rams’ plan has changed. The Club has informed the Previous All-Pro receiver, 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Finals MVP they are releasing him Wednesday, which marks the Primary day of the new Bracket year, according to NFL Media. 

Los Angeles is releasing Kupp after not being able to find a Club willing to give up compensation in addition to Grabbing 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 Created it clear that he is highly motivated to resume his Occupation 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 Rehearsal camps of my Occupation. Preparations Commence now for 2025. Highly motivated, as Fit as ever, and looking forward to Performing Top-tier football for years to come. 

Love you guys .. But coming for it all. 

A 2017 third-Stage Choice, Kupp became an immediate contributor inside Rams head Trainer Sean McVay’s Charge. He helped the Rams reach the Finals 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 Achieve 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 Finals LVI MVP after catching the game-Triumphant Tally in the Rams’ 23-20 Achieve over the Bengals. 

Injuries have slowed Kupp down in recent years, however, as he’s missed a Teamed up 18 Matches since the Rams won the Finals. 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 Newcomer year in 2017 (57.9). 

Despite his recent Hurt issues, Foresee Numerous Squads to be interested in bidding for Kupp’s services, especially those that could use a sure-handed veteran wideout with Elimination Stage 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 Accessible market. Kupp’s addition would Accessible things up for Lamb while also giving Dak Prescott another established weapon to throw to. 

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 Accessible agent Passer 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 Finals contention. Baltimore isn’t afraid to go after big names in Accessible agency. Merely 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 Passer and inside Sean Payton’s Throw-Joyful 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 Choice Quentin Johnston and 2024 second-Stage Choice Ladd McConkey after the Buffalo Bills lured away Josh Palmer in Accessible 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 Created the postseason last year with a fun, Youthful Passer in Justin Herbert, and Kupp wouldn’t even have to move.