The Los Angeles Rams made a splash in free agency, addressing the wide receiver position and adding talent alongside Puka Nacua. On Friday, Los Angeles signed speedy former second-round pick Tutu Atwell to a one-year, $10 million fully guaranteed contract extension. On Sunday, the Rams signed 6x Pro Bowl and 3x First Team All-Pro Davante Adams to a two-year, $44 million contract.
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Since their starting receiving corps is set for the 2025 season, their Super Bowl MVP was the odd man out.
The Los Angeles Rams attempted to trade their Super Bowl MVP
Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) catches a pass in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) catches a pass in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
In early February, the Rams informed 1x Pro Bowl, First Team All-Pro, and Super Bowl MVP receiver Cooper Kupp that they would be actively looking to trade him this offseason. Kupp has battled injuries over the past three seasons and commands a massive $29.78 million cap hit in 2025. During last Wednesday’s press conference, Les Snead told the media that retaining him was their least “likely scenario” even if they could not find a trade suitor.
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A month has passed since the Rams informed their former Super MVP of their intentions to trade him, and they have not found a suitor.
Los Angeles Rams officially decide on Cooper Kupp’s future
Nov 3, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) waves to fans following an overtime victory against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) waves to fans following an overtime victory against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, after failing to find a trade suitor, the Rams have officially released Kupp. With a pre-June 1st cut, the team frees up $7.52 million in cap space and incurs a $22.26 million dead cap hit in 2025. With a post-June 1st cut, on June 2nd, they free up $15 million in cap space and incur a $14.78 million dead cap hit in 2025 and a $7.48 million in 2026.
Source: The #Rams have informed WR Cooper Kupp that they’re releasing him today. pic.twitter.com/WU3AR8G8O4
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2025
Kupp will finish his eight-year career in Los Angeles with 634 receptions on 891 targets for 7,776 receiving yards and 57 touchdowns in 104 regular season games. He also had 56 receptions on 81 targets for 742 yards and seven touchdowns in nine playoff games. Finally, as mentioned previously, his accolades include a Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro selection and a Super Bowl MVP.
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Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) celebrates the victory against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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