The Cooper Kupp period with the Rams seems to be over.
On Monday, the star receiver wrote on X that he was knowledgeable the Rams will search to commerce him.
“I was informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my family to find the right place to continue competing for championships,” Kupp wrote. “I don’t agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA.
“Still, if there’s one thing that I have learned over the years: there are so many things that are out of your control, but it is how you respond to these things that you will look back on and remember.”
Kupp, who will likely be 32 subsequent season, has been an integral a part of coach Sean McVay’s offense since normal supervisor Les Snead chosen him within the third spherical of the 2017 draft out of Japanese Washington College.
In 2021, Kupp achieved the so-called triple crown by main the NFL in catches, yards receiving and landing catches. He was named the NFL offensive participant of the yr.
Kupp caught two landing passes within the Rams’ Tremendous Bowl victory over the Cincinnati Bengals and was voted the sport’s most dear participant.
Kupp has been slowed by accidents the final three seasons. The Rams contemplated buying and selling Kupp after they began this season 1-4, and he acknowledged after the season that he didn’t have readability on his future.
Just a few days after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Rams within the NFC divisional spherical, McVay was requested about Kupp’s state of affairs. McVay stated that he discovered a lot from a participant he thought of a superb pal.
“One of the things I’ve learned from him as much as anybody is there’s no good way to go about hard conversations other than just straight to the point,” McVay stated. “And if you really love somebody enough, then you’re able to be honest and direct with them. And he’s always done that to me. That’s what I’ve done with him.”
Kupp has two years left on the extension he signed in 2022, which included $75 million in ensures. He is because of earn $12.5 million subsequent season — with a $7.5 million roster bonus — on a salary-cap variety of $29.8 million, in response to Overthecap.com. Solely $5 million of his wage is assured, in response to the web site.
There was some thought that Kupp may return for the 2025 season if he agreed to restructure his contract, however that doesn’t look like the long run for a receiver who has 634 profession catches for 7,776 yards and 57 touchdowns.
“I have taken so much pride in playing alongside my teammates for the L.A. community, so thank you for embracing my family and making this such a special place for us,” Kupp wrote. “2024 began with one of the best training camps of my career. Preparations start now for 2025. Highly motivated, as healthy as ever, and looking forward to playing elite football for years to come. Love you guys..
“But coming for it all.”
Rams gamers reacted on social media.
“So I thought it was just the NBA trade season,” receiver Puka Nacua posted on X.
“My heart can’t take this,” security Quentin Lake wrote, “one of the most amazing teammates I have ever been around.”
