According to reports, it seems like the Los Angeles Rams are interested in trading their former Super Bowl MVP, Cooper Kupp. This surprising news has left fans wondering what could have led to this decision.
Kupp has been a key player for the Rams, with his exceptional performances and crucial contributions to the team’s success in the past. As a Super Bowl MVP, he undoubtedly holds immense value and potential for any team.
The wide receiver, who starred as Los Angeles beat the Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI, has been linked with both the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
According to the Athletic, the Rams are open to paying some of Kupp‘s salary for 2024 and are seeking a second-round draft pick in return.
The receiver has not played since he sprained his ankle in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals but returned to practice last week.
The 31-year-old has been with Los Angeles since 2017, when he was selected 69th overall in the third round of the NFL draft.
But Kupp has featured in only 23 of the Rams’ 39 games since the 2021 season, when he won the receiver’s triple crown.
He led the NFL in catches, receiving yards and touchdown catches. He then starred in the postseason, winning the MVP award in the Rams’ victory over Cincinnati.
Cooper’s current contract in Los Angeles includes $9.1million guaranteed in 2024, according to Spotrac.
He is reportedly set to earn $20m ($5m guaranteed) and $19.85m (non-guaranteed) the following year.
The Rams seem to have other plans looking at how they are actively seeking to trade Cooper Kupp. If the Rams are indeed willing to trade him, it could mean they have something else in mind for their future. Only time will tell how this story unfolds and where Kupp’s next chapter in the NFL will take him.
