Los Angeles Ram’s broad recipient Cooper Kupp published on social media on Monday night that he was informed by the team that they will seek a trade for him.
Coup will be 32 years old before the start of the next NFL season, and he is currently under contract for a huge $ 80 million deal that goes to 2027, but it sounds like he will move on from Los Angeles to start 2025 campaign.
RAMS may have to pay part of this salary for a trade to be appealing. Here are some top trading candidates that can use Kupp’s services.
Cincinnati Bengals
March 9, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow looks at the fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Gilbert Burns during the UFC 299 at the Kayesa Center. Credits: Sam Navarro-USA Today Sports Many NFL fans would look at Pittsburgh Steelers as the AFC North team most desperate to shop for coup, but hear us.
Cincinnati will find a way to expand Tee Higgins this season. Para Higgins with the superstars Ja’marr Chase and Joe Burrow is already enough to make opposite defense shake their boots. Adding a slot receiver like a coup to the mix would make very sensible for Cincinnati, especially if Rams are willing to eat any of that contract.
New England Patriots
December 28, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye (10) warms up before the start of the game against Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II I-IMAGN PICTURES The patriots will be better during Drake Maye year 2 as Franchise -quarterback, especially with the new head coach Mike Vrabel at the helm.
We know how much the patriots value their culture – and there is no doubt no major “team guy” on the recipient position than a coup. They have had a huge success with aging slot receivers, so maybe a coup can be Maye’s Julian Edelman.
It is unlikely that New England will use the total election # 4 on a recipient, unless you think Colorado’s Travis Hunter will be able to contribute on both sides of the ball directly – which is very unlikely. Letting their draft election contribute to Vrabel’s defense while leaning on a veteran as a coup is very meaningful.
Houston Texans
18 Jan 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chief’s Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) meets Houston Texans Quarterback CJ Stroud (7) after an AFC Division Round game 2025 at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay BigGerstaff-Imagn Pictures The Texans tried everything at the recipient site last year, especially trading for Stefon Diggs, which had its season interrupted and will now test free agency.
Star Youngster Tank Dell wiped out his knee in Houston’s playoffs against Kansas City Chiefs and will unfortunately miss the entire next season. The Texans could continue to take swings on the recipient and shop for coup, which can be transformed into a reliable alternative because CJ Stroud looks to bounce back.
Chicago Bears
22 Jan 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson answers questions during an introductory press conference at the PNC Center. Mandatory Credit: David Bank Imagn Images The bears are in “Do everything to make Caleb Williams Work” mode, and it was made true when they hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach.
But what did Johnson have during his service with Lions? Many players. The bears, to their credit, tried the veteran receiver with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen shops the last two offseasones.
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