Report: Rams contacted teams about trading Kupp
The Los Angeles Rams have contacted multiple teams about trading wide receiver Cooper Kupp, sources told Dianna Russini, Mike Silver, and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.
Los Angeles reportedly wants a second-round pick in return and is willing to take on some of Kupp's 2024 salary, Russini adds.
Kupp has $9.1 million remaining of guaranteed salary in 2024, according to Spotrac. He signed a three-year, $80.1-million extension with the Rams in 2022 and has $27-million-plus cap hits for the 2025 and 2026 seasons before his contract expires, according to Over The Cap.
The 31-year-old has missed the Rams' last four games due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 2. Head coach Sean McVay said Sunday that the 2021 Offensive Player of the Year is expected to return on Thursday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings. He racked up 14 receptions on 21 targets for 110 yards and one touchdown in Los Angeles' season opener.
Kupp has struggled to stay healthy over the last three years, missing 16 games due to injury since the start of the 2022 campaign.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has also missed most of the season after suffering a knee injury in Week 1. Los Angeles opened his 21-day practice window Tuesday. Nacua excelled in his rookie campaign last season, hauling in 105 receptions on 160 targets for 1,486 yards and six touchdowns.
The 2-4 Rams rank 20th in yards per contest and 23rd in points per game this season.