Cooper Kupp a free agent after Rams unable to find a trade partner

Cooper Kupp a free agent after Rams unable to find a trade partner

The Rams won’t be getting anything for Cooper Kupp.

Los Angeles floated the star wide receiver in the trade market, but after being unable to find the right trade partner, released the former Pro Bowler on Wednesday.

Kupp had a mᴀssive cap hit of $29.78 million in 2025, a very challenging number for other teams to fit into their available space.

The 31-year-old, who has suffered numerous injuries over the past three seasons, is expected to have a robust free agency market.

Kupp appeared upset throughout his final season with the Rams as budding star Puka Nacua took the reins as the preferred option for quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Among potential teams looking for a wide receiver that could still have cap space to bring him in are the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions.

Washington was previously expected to be in the mix, but their trade for Deebo Samuel likely takes them out of the running for Kupp.

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches a pᴀss before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches a pᴀss before an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings. AP

Another intriguing option is the Kansas City Chiefs, who just created cap space by restructuring the deals of Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones.

Kupp, fresh off a season in which he posted 710 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 67 receptions, heads to a free agent market rife with veteran talent.

 Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) carries the balls against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) carries the balls against the Philadelphia Eagles. Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Stefon Diggs, Amari Cooper, Keenan Allen, Tyler Lockett and Brandin Cooks remain available, with the likes of DeAndre Hopkins settling for $5 million from the Ravens and Darius Slayton returning to the Giants on a three-year, $36 million deal.

Davante Adams, Kupp’s replacement in L.A., secured a two-year deal worth $46 million.

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