Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp in 2018.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp in 2018. Photo by Jevone Moore/CSM/REX/Shutterstock (9899078bt)
The Los Angeles Rams released veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp on Wednesday. The move came after the team failed in their attempts to trade the Super Bowl LVI MVP.
The Rams informed Kupp that they intend to trade him in early February, but failed to find a team that was willing to take on his contract. Kupp had one year left on his three-year, $80.1 million extension he signed ahead of the 2022 season.
By releasing Kupp, the Rams will save $15 million in cap space. However, they will also take on cap hits of $14.78 million in 2025 and $7.48 million in 2026.
Kupp also confirmed his release via a post shared on social media.
“Thank you for these shared moments. Thank you LA for welcoming my family with open arms and allowing us to grow here,” Kupp wrote on X. “Next chapter starts now. Best is yet to come.”
Eight years of incredible memories.
We talked often about the Rams being back in LA and how we would grow to be something special here. And there was frustration early on around getting the buy in from the people of LA.
But we knew at the end of the day, it’s about providing… pic.twitter.com/QhW9oihGeT
— Cooper Kupp (@CooperKupp) March 12, 2025
Cooper Kupp had his best season as a pro in 2021, when he achieved the triple-crown by leading the league in receptions (145), receiving yards (1,947), and touchdowns (16). He then set the NFL record for most catches in the playoffs with 33 while helping the Rams win the Super Bowl LVI and being named the game’s MVP.
However, Kupp’s production significantly declined since then as injuries limited him to 33 games in the past three seasons. He finished the 2024 with 67 receptions for 710 yards and six TDs.