Rams Contact Teams About Trading Kupp
The Los Angeles Rams have reached out to several teams regarding a potential trade for wide receiver Cooper Kupp, according to sources Dianna Russini, Mike Silver, and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.
The Rams are reportedly seeking a second-round pick in return and are open to absorbing a portion of Kupp's 2024 salary. Kupp has $9.1 million remaining in guaranteed salary for 2024, as reported by Spotrac. He signed a three-year, $80.1 million extension with the Rams in 2022, which includes cap hits exceeding $27 million for the 2025 and 2026 seasons before his contract expires, according to Over The Cap.
The 31-year-old wide receiver has missed the last four games due to an ankle injury sustained in Week 2. Rams head coach Sean McVay indicated on Sunday that Kupp is expected to return for Thursday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings. In the season opener, Kupp recorded 14 receptions on 21 targets for 110 yards and one touchdown.
Kupp has faced challenges with injuries over the past three years, missing a total of 16 games since the beginning of the 2022 season. Additionally, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has also been sidelined for most of the season due to a knee injury sustained in Week 1. The Rams have opened Nacua's 21-day practice window as of Tuesday. In his rookie season last year, Nacua made an impressive contribution with 105 receptions on 160 targets, totaling 1,486 yards and six touchdowns.
Currently, the Rams hold a 2-4 record, ranking 20th in yards per game and 23rd in points per game this season.
