Report: Rams have discussed Kupp trade with multiple teams

Report: Rams have discussed Kupp trade with multiple teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Cooper Kupp could be on his way before the trade deadline.

The Los Angeles Rams have called multiple teams about trading the former Super Bowl MVP, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Mike Silver and Jourdan Rodrigue reported Tuesday, citing sources.

The Rams are also reportedly willing to take on a portion of Kupp’s 2024 salary if they are selected in the second round. Fellow star receivers Davante Adams and Amari Cooper both received third-round picks in trades in recent weeks.

The 31-year-old Kupp has two years left on his contract after this season: $20 million in 2025 and $19.85 million in 2026.

The former Triple Crown winner has played just two games this season due to an ankle injury he suffered on September 15, but head coach Sean McVay said he is expected to return on Thursday against the Minnesota Vikings.

When healthy, Kupp has been one of the NFL’s best receivers in recent years, but health is always a concern. Injuries have been an issue since his magical 2021 season, when he won Super Bowl MVP, the Triple Crown and Offensive Player of the Year. Kupp played just nine games in 2022, 12 games in 2023 and has already missed four games in 2024.

If the Rams are willing to cut Kupp for picks, it could be a signal that they are embracing a full rebuild. The team is 2-4 this season and enters the Week 8 date with the 5-1 Vikings.

With Aaron Donald retired and Matthew Stafford in his late 30s, the Rams can shift their focus to the next era. Los Angeles has drafted well with Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua, Byron Young, Kobie Turner and Jared Verse, and McVay is still only 38 years old despite coaching the team for eight years.

The 2024 NFL trade deadline is set for Tuesday, November 5, just two weeks away.

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