Rams' Cooper Kupp 'aware' of trade rumors ahead of expected return - ESPN

LOS ANGELES — Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp said he is aware his name has been mentioned in trade rumors before the NFL's Nov. 5 trade deadline, but is focused on «being the best LA Ram» that he can be.

When asked whether the Rams have spoken to him or his representatives about the possibility of trading him, Kupp said, «Nothing really. No. It is that time of year. There's going to be rumors and things that go around. I let that stuff, as much as I can, be in the background.»

«I'm aware of it, but at the end of the day, I mean, I'm going to be where my feet are,» Kupp said. «That's all I know. I have a job to do here. And I take a lot of pride in giving everything I can for the guys in this building and being able to step on the field knowing that I prepared the best that I can. And for seven and a half years I've been an LA Ram and I've taken that approach every single day.

»And whatever happens outside of that, I've got to control what I can control. And right now that means being the best LA Ram that I can be."

Kupp has not played since Week 2, when he sprained his ankle in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. In two games before his injury, he had 18 catches for 147 yards and a touchdown.

Kupp was estimated to be a full participant in practice on Tuesday, which was a walkthrough because it is a short week. He is expected to play Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings.

Kupp, who was not placed on injured reserve, returned to practice last week and was listed as questionable to play in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran receiver said he prepared as if he were going to play on Sunday — including his pre-game workout at SoFi Stadium — before being told he was going to be inactive for the game.

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