Cooper Kupp announces that Rams is looking to swap him

Cooper Kupp’s time with Rams is apparently ended.

In a Monday on social media posts, Kupp announced that Rams informed him that they are seeking to trade him and will work with him to find the best destination.

“I do not agree with the decision And always thought it would start and end in LA, ”Kupp writes. “Still, if there is one thing that I have learned over the years: There are so many things that are out of your control, but that’s how you respond to these things that you want to look back on and remember.

“I’ve taken so much pride in playing with my teammates for the LA community, so thank you for embracing my family and making this such a special place for us,” Kupp added. “2024 began with one of the best training camps in my career. Preparations now start in 2025. Very motivated, as healthy as ever, and look forward to playing elite football in the years to come. “

Kupp, 31, was instrumental in Rams’ 2021 championship season and won MVP for the Super Bowl LVI. He was this year’s AP Offensive Player in 2021 and won the receiving Triple Crown with 145 catches, 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns.

But injuries have limited cupping production in the last three seasons. He played nine games in 2022, 12 in 2023 and 12 in 2024. He finished the 2024 season with 67 receptions in 710 yards and six touchdowns. Then he caught six passes in 90 yards in the postal season.

Kupp is currently under contract through 2026 with a CAP number of $ 29.8 million set to 2025.

Kupp in the third round in 2017, Kupp was one of the team’s first draft elections under head coach Sean McVay. Kupp has 634 career receptions for 7,776 yards with 57 touchdowns. He ranks # 3 on the franchise’s list of times at receptions and receives touchdowns and # 4 in receipt of yards.