Cooper Kupp has stirred up a hornet’s nest in Los Angeles. The former Super Bowl MVP let slip that the Rams might have hoped to trade him this offseason. Now, orchestrating a deal for the 31-year-old wide receiver is like trying to complete a Hail Mary – possible, but not without its challenges.
Kupp’s resume gleams with achievements. Remember when he snagged the prized receiving triple crown and was crowned the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year? That was a season for the books. However, the injury bug has not been kind, sidelining him in 18 regular-season games over the past three seasons. Adding to the mix is the financial aspect. Kupp’s scheduled to rake in a hefty $7.5 million roster bonus and $12.5 million salary in 2025. Those are big numbers for a player who hasn’t crossed 850 receiving yards since 2021. To trade or not to trade? That’s the Rams’ dilemma. They might need to bite the bullet, cover part of his financial load, or even consider cutting him loose.
Whatever the outcome, Kupp is bound to attract suitors soon. Let’s dive into some potential NFL landing spots for him, whether through a trade or in the free-agent market.
New England Patriots
With a whopping $120 million in cap space, the Patriots are primed for action this offseason. They appear keen on revamping their offense around offensive prospect Drake Maye. However, could they have bigger fish to fry in the receiving department? Tee Higgins is a hot commodity poised to shake up any team’s aerial attack, and New England’s got the means to make a competitive play for him in free agency. Still, bringing Kupp into the fold could be part of a broader strategy to elevate their receiving game – an asset in helping the Patriots inch closer to team owner Robert Kraft’s playoffs ambition.
