Could Rams WR Cooper Kupp land somewhere that might shake up NFL hierarchy?
As the old saying goes, nothing lasts forever. And that saying is most fitting right now for the Los Angeles Rams and wideout Cooper Kupp. The star receiver released a statement on Monday saying, "I was informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately." He added, "I don't agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA," a sign that this news may have come suddenly for him.
Kupp has two seasons remaining on the three-year, $80 million contract that he signed with the Rams, but, according to ESPN, there is very little guaranteed money left on the deal. Kupp helped deliver a title to Los Angeles, winning Super Bowl LVI MVP after claiming AP Offensive Player of the Year during the regular season. He ranks third in Rams history with 634 career receptions and 57 receiving touchdowns.
So, naturally, after the news comes out and the shock wears off, the conversation shifts. Where will Kupp play next season? Which teams are the best fit for him? Although he has a lengthy history of production, he is 32 years old and has a troubling injury history. In the past three years, he has averaged just 11 games per season.
That being said, Kupp still has a lot of value and teams always need dynamic receivers. Here are the top three fits:
The Lions are in win-now mode. Kupp would provide a proven, reliable pass-catcher who already has a rapport with Jared Goff from their time together with the Rams. Also, Detroit GM Brad Holmes previously worked in L.A.'s front office and in 2021, his first year with the Lions, executed a blockbuster deal with Rams GM Les Snead. That's when Detroit acquired Goff and three draft picks for quarterback Matthew Stafford. So Holmes and Snead should be able to find