Cooper Kupp doesn't sound thrilled about the Rams shopping him

Cooper Kupp is just a few seasons removed from one of the most impressive seasons a wide receiver has ever displayed in the National Football League. However, we all know the NFL is a business and that's why the Los Angeles Rams appear content parting ways with their aging pass catcher.

The Rams actually appeared ahead of schedule this season when they reached the NFC Divisional Round, but there was a common theme all season pertaining to one of their star receivers; he simply didn't look the same as previous campaigns.

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. I don’t agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA.

Still, if there’s… pic.twitter.com/XWmbGVscGy
— Cooper Kupp (@CooperKupp) February 4, 2025

Kupp took to social media Monday to reveal that the Rams are in fact shopping him ahead of the 2025 season, in a move that seemingly left a bad taste in the mouth of the eight-year professional.

"I don’t agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA," Kupp stated before going on to thank his teammates and the fanbase for his time with the Rams.

Now that the Rams have said they will look to trade Cooper Kupp, here is the cost: If Kupp is traded, his new team would inherit his $20 million salary in 2025 ($7.5M roster bonus + $12.5M base) and $19.85M in 2026—unless his contract is renegotiated. pic.twitter.com/pr9fV7750x
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 4, 2025

In a lot of ways it makes sense the Rams would move on from Kupp after his numbers continued to take a dip after his historic 2021 season where he racked up nearly 2,000 yards and added 16 touchdowns.

However, there were rumors of Los Angeles trying to trade Kupp during the season, and with the emergence of Puka Nacua and other young receivers within the Rams team it raises the question as to why they didn't move on from him sooner.

Any team that trades for Kupp with have to take on his $20 million contract next season, unless there's any kind of renegotiation. That seems extremely high risk for even the most desperate NFL franchises, especially considering Kupp had just one touchdown since Dec. 1 and failed to record 100 or more receiving yards during that stretch.

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