Cooper Kupp’s time with the Los Angeles Rams may be coming to an end. The Rams are reportedly talking to multiple teams about potentially trading the Pro Bowl wide receiver and former Super Bowl MVP, according to The Athletic.
Los Angeles has called several teams about a potential trade and wants a second-round pick in return, according to The Athletic. The Rams are reportedly willing to take on a portion of Kupp’s salary this season to reach a deal.
The Rams have called several teams about trading former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp, sources say @Mikezilver, @jourdanrodrigueand me.
The Rams have indicated they are willing to take on some of the ’24 salary and are seeking a second-round pick.— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 22, 2024
Under his current contract, Kupp will make $9.1 million guaranteed this season, followed by $20 million in 2025 (with $5 million guaranteed) and $19.85 million in 2026, per Sportrac.
Kupp, who has played in just two games so far this season, has 18 receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown in 2024.
He hasn’t played since September 15 after suffering a high ankle sprain in the loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Kupp was inactive in the Rams’ win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday after initially being questionable to play.
Kupp has spent his entire career with the Rams after the team drafted him in the third round in 2017. Kupp led the team to a Super Bowl in 2021, taking home NFL Offensive Player of the Year. But his past few seasons have been hampered by injuries, with the 31-year-old receiver playing just nine games in 2022 and 12 games last season.
Puka Nakua, the Rams’ other starting wide receiver, has also been out since September with a PCL sprain. A string of receivers including Tutu Atwell, Demarcus Robinson and more have filled in for these two; they are likely the ones who will step up if Kupp is traded.
