Cooper Kupp has been available to the Patriots for over a month now, but the veteran wide receiver apparently is about to become really up for grabs. The Rams sought a trade for Kupp almost immediately after their 2024 season ended in the NFC divisional round. Los Angeles failed to find a dance partner before the start of the NFL’s legal tampering period, though, and it now plans to release Kupp after the new league year starts Wednesday if a trade doesn’t materialize in the coming days, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. That update was promising for the Patriots, who should be interested in Kupp but probably weren’t keen on giving up valuable draft capital for a receiver who turns 32 in June. But New England soon might be able to acquire the Super Bowl LVI MVP via cash alone, and the Patriots still have more than enough cap space even after their latest spending spree. Monday’s slate of moves included reportedly agreeing to terms with veteran wideout Mack Hollins, who undoubtedly will make Drake Maye’s supporting cast better. But the Patriots still are behind the eight ball when it comes to pass-catching groups around the league, and Kupp certainly would help New England take strides in that area.