Rams looking to trade Kupp now

Rams looking to trade Kupp now From his Instagram: 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 donhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153095#msg-1153095Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:25:12 -0400 Phorum 5.2.18 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153273#msg-1153273 Re: totally confusedhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153273#msg-1153273
Its blunt but likely true… As important as WRs are to McVay it just should have occurred to me sooner rather than you having totype that out

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joram
Kupps wants to be a ram
Kupps knows he cannot command top dollar
Why can't rams renegotiate his contract?

I think that we're talking about more than just money.

If the Rams do as expected and draft/acquire a top-tier WR this off-season to pair up with Puka, you would think that that would push Kupp into the 3rd WR role. But the problem with that, is that I'm pretty sure that McVay has a much cheaper (even if Kupp renegotiates) Whittington pegged for that role next season (not sure Robinson is coming back). He (Whittington) needs to play and I think that McVay intends to give him the reps over Kupp.

I'm pretty sure that McVay has communicated that to him (Kupp).

]]> Speed_Kills RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 21:43:20 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153260#msg-1153260 Re: totally confusedhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153260#msg-1153260 joram RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 19:38:21 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153244#msg-1153244 Re: totally confusedhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153244#msg-1153244

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joram
Kupps wants to be a ram
Kupps knows he cannot command top dollar
Why can't rams renegotiate his contract?

I think that we're talking about more than just money.

If the Rams do as expected and draft/acquire a top-tier WR this off-season to pair up with Puka, you would think that that would push Kupp into the 3rd WR role. But the problem with that, is that I'm pretty sure that McVay has a much cheaper (even if Kupp renegotiates) Whittington pegged for that role next season (not sure Robinson is coming back). He (Whittington) needs to play and I think that McVay intends to give him the reps over Kupp.

I'm pretty sure that McVay has communicated that to him (Kupp).]]> ramBRO RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 18:11:17 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153238#msg-1153238 totally confusedhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153238#msg-1153238Kupps knows he cannot command top dollar
Why can't rams renegotiate his contract?]]> joram RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 17:41:11 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153185#msg-1153185 it's happened to the best of themhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153185#msg-1153185 21Dog RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 12:01:40 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153183#msg-1153183 Re: Rose petals, butterflies and pixy dust: This is football I thoughthttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153183#msg-1153183

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BumRap
Thanks Copper Kupp but if a team is not valuing you enough to give something more for you to make the Rams smile too then you should just be willing to take the pay cut to stay with the team or ask team to cut you so we don't have to look so foolish in yet another trade. We do not owe you a championship contender seeing we are still seeking to be contenders since our last Superbowl

Jourdan's sources said the Rams did not ask Kupp to take a pay cut.]]> Shecky RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 11:49:01 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153179#msg-1153179 Re: Rams know when to hold em' and when to fold em'.....https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153179#msg-1153179
Remember Todd Gurley? RB STUD of the NFL? Well Cooper Kupp is in the same situation.

Kupp is 31 years old, he'll be 32 in June.......A 3rd Rd pick in 2017, 8 years in the NFL is one heck of a run for a WR.

We all LOVE Kupp, every Ram Fan loves Kupp......He's a consumate pro's pro!....But, all of us were asking the same question throughout the year, where's Kupp? What's up with Cooper? Is he hurt?

I'll be bumed when the trade happens, but I trust McVay and Snead to make the tough decisions.

Rams have a plan, Stafford will get signed and McSnead will get plenty of players on offense to get the Rams back to the SB!]]> oldschoolramfan RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 10:59:31 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153172#msg-1153172 Re: Caphttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153172#msg-1153172

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About the trade, if they trade him now but it is designated after June 1st, they actually save 15 million on the cap, he has only 5 m guaranteed? Just not sure if this is correct.

If they trade Kupp now or any time before his $7.5M roster bonus kicks in on March 15 then Kupp's cap hit in the form of dead money would be $17.26M against the 2025 cap.

If they trade him after paying that bonus, but before June 1, then Kupp's cap hit in the form of dead money would be $24.76M against the 2025 cap.

Unlike when a team cuts a player, they cannot trade a guy before June 1 and designate it a post-June 1 trade. A trade actually has to take place after June 1 to be considered post-June 1. And by then they would have paid him that $7.5M roster bonus, increasing his cap hit to $24.76M (in dead money).

Being after June 1, the 2025 cap obligations would go against the 2025 cap: that's $17.28M ($9.78M in pro rated signing bonuses plus that $7.5M roster bonus) and all remaining cap obligations would go against the 2026 cap, which in Kupp;s case would be $7.48M in pro rated signing bonuses. (It's still $24.76M in dead money, just distributed across 2 years.)]]> AlbaNY_Ram RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 10:10:19 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153171#msg-1153171 Re: Don't like this at all on a couple of levels. A. Are the Rams / STAFFORD ready to lose him??https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153171#msg-1153171

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What if Puka blows a knee walking up some stairs this afternoon??? WHO fills the void?? Outside of Puka, there is nobody that McVay /Stafford seem to REALLY trust. Right now, we are down to ONE Receiver, essentially. Oh. we could draft someone. Maybe the Top WR in the Draft?? But till September rolls around, they are un tested at the NFL level. I'm simply not comfortable with this news.

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We have Whittington as Puka's backup and Xavier Smith is still under contract.
I'm going to guess that we'll re-sign Demarcus and probably Drake Stoops. Maybe Tyler johnson as well?
As far as depth, we probably have the numbers.
That really leaves us with an open starter opposite Puka, and that's scary..
A high draft pick seems likely, but we may end up with a Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, Josh Reynolds who just can't break through.
That leaves the free agency/trade route where we might end up payng as much for Kupp's replacement as we would have to keep Kupp. Which sounds pretty typical of us.]]> 3030 RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 09:55:30 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153163#msg-1153163 Higginshttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153163#msg-1153163

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I still think the Rams have a big target in mind in Tee Higgins.

I'd be surprised since Higgins missed 10 games in the last 2 seasons.]]> Shecky RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 07:10:13 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153162#msg-1153162 Rams Didn't Ask Him To Restructure Per Jourdanhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153162#msg-1153162

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A league source said that the Rams did not directly ask Kupp to restructure his existing contract, although in order to make a trade more appealing to prospective teams a reworked contract is likely not out of the question, whether by his own design or that of an organization.

]]> Shecky RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 07:05:43 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153161#msg-1153161 Re: Caphttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153161#msg-1153161 bigjimram21 RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 06:48:32 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153160#msg-1153160 This was always the writing on the wall. Expect close to zero in return.https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153160#msg-1153160
I suspect we'll see something like Kupp plus a 7th round pick for a 6th, and with the Rams eating some of his cap.

And, I agree with what the Rams are doing. The team has to be pragmatic, and not operate like fans. Kupp is on the decline and new blood is needed. Hanging onto him first of all costs more than his contributions is worth, but it also hinders a younger player from getting the starting reps.

I still think the Rams have a big target in mind in Tee Higgins.]]> RockRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 06:42:30 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153157#msg-1153157 Don't like this at all on a couple of levels. A. Are the Rams / STAFFORD ready to lose him??https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153157#msg-1153157

And B. SELFISH reasons.... I think Kupp is a Rams legend. Two of the three games I saw him in person, he had highlight reel catches. The one vs the Saints, in LA, in 2019, where he gave Saints DBs stiff arms to the foot yard line. And, OF COURSE, THEEEEE catch at the Divisional in Tampa.

Nah, I'm not ready for this. Seeing Kupp in another jersey is going to REALLY suck.]]> Ramgator RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 06:01:51 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153156#msg-1153156 Re: Sad day as fan, not unexpected thoughhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153156#msg-1153156

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But what is unexpected if true that Rams haven't asked Kupp to renegotiate.

I get that they really to keep the player as a person central to all that they do.... does this mean they won't ask kupp to take a pay cut but will just trade him.

I wonder what the market would be for Kupp if he was a FA. From last seasons showing I would be impressed if he got more that say

I'm pretty sure they tried to get him to take a pay cut, but Kupp rejected the deal, which is his right and can't blame him, so they let him know that they will seek a trade partner that he can agree to and go their seperate ways....

Not the first fading star to be dumped by his original team and won't be the last....It is a business at the end of the day for both the players and the team.

Sad day indeed, but it is what it is.....

I see a lot of people on here questioning the Rams for some of their moves, but they are obviously doing something right as they have been one of the most successful teams in the NFL for almost a decade now....Kupp deserved the contract when he signed it, unfortunately his body failed him at the end....it's a brutal game these guys play.

Kupp will always be a Rams legend ...but I don't think he is done yet.

Good luck, Cooper.....Thanks for the memories]]> Rampage2k RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 05:29:11 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153135#msg-1153135 Sad day as fan, not unexpected thoughhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153135#msg-1153135
I get that they really to keep the player as a person central to all that they do.... does this mean they won't ask kupp to take a pay cut but will just trade him.

I wonder what the market would be for Kupp if he was a FA. From last seasons showing I would be impressed if he got more that say ]]> OzRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 03:08:21 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153131#msg-1153131 95 receptions and 1,000 yards if he had played 17 games - just sayinghttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153131#msg-1153131
. . . and that's with basically not being targeted for 3/4 games?

It doesn't make any sense that Joudan says the Rams did not offer to renegotiate his contract?]]> since68 RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 00:41:25 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153130#msg-1153130 A lot of us have seen this coming for a long time…https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153130#msg-1153130
His high contract vs his dwindling production has been out of whack for quite some time.

Keeping him became untenable, especially with other needs (including a WR) while in a closing SB window.

Rams really had no choice.]]> Rams43 RamsFootballFans.comTue, 04 Feb 2025 00:34:32 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153122#msg-1153122 I don't know contract numbers well; I don't know how Coop says he's as healthy as ever; I trust Sean McVayhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153122#msg-1153122
Obviously, they are going to draft a WR or two. Maybe with the first pick.

If he is traded, I don't think the $ saved goes to Stafford as much as Alaric Jackson.]]> since68 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 22:31:14 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153121#msg-1153121 Re: seems like they always dole out this big contractshttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153121#msg-1153121 Ram_Ruler RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 22:22:11 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153118#msg-1153118 Re: seems like they always dole out this big contractshttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153118#msg-1153118

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Bobby Wagner
Allen Robinson

They've got to get this under control.

Didn't we do that with Tavon too?]]> 3030 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 21:41:51 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153117#msg-1153117 Re: seems like they always dole out this big contractshttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153117#msg-1153117Allen Robinson

They've got to get this under control.]]> Ram_Ruler RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 21:25:55 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153115#msg-1153115 Rose petals, butterflies and pixy dust: This is football I thoughthttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153115#msg-1153115Personally I would rather that we cut them rather than even go thru the charade of trading players.
Stafford plays us like fools last year and we are thrilled to pay him and scramble around looking for a QB off a scrap heap I assume.
So sad. We add insult to injuries to our SB heroes. Ernest Jones traded for peanuts. Kupp will go for peanuts too and Matt will likely make more money.

Its not that we move on from some very beloved players and even solid young performers it's that there is no logic to it.
We play in a hard business and we settle for soft landings for players that we are showing the door.
When are we going to be willing to move on from players so let's have a plan to accumulate real assets and stop settling for 6 & 7 round picks and giving up picks on top of it.

Thanks Copper Kupp but if a team is not valuing you enough to give something more for you to make the Rams smile too then you should just be willing to take the pay cut to stay with the team or ask team to cut you so we don't have to look so foolish in yet another trade. We do not owe you a championship contender seeing we are still seeking to be contenders since our last Superbowl]]> BumRap RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 20:58:22 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153114#msg-1153114 Re: seems like they always dole out this big contractshttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153114#msg-1153114
There is zero gained from the Rams by Kupp leaking this in his social media

All leverage gone. We save $12.5M for what? A 7th round pick? Makes no sense

One would think eventually Kroenke would ask them what in the f they are doing with these types of trades out

Stupid]]> sergioleone RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 20:53:51 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153113#msg-1153113 seems like they always dole out this big contractshttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153113#msg-1153113
Goff, Gurley, Kupp.....]]> ferragamo79 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 20:43:29 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153112#msg-1153112 there will be a market for Kupp!! Watch nmhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153112#msg-1153112 Speed_Kills RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 20:41:01 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153111#msg-1153111 This is bad money managementhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153111#msg-1153111 Ram_Ruler RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 20:32:46 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153109#msg-1153109 Re: Will the Rams even be able to find a trade partner?https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153109#msg-1153109

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Bummer, but I think the Rams have something major working if they're ready to move Kupp already. Something big. Off season can be fun. :-)

Maybe they are looking to pay Stafford's price?]]> 3030 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 20:16:31 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153108#msg-1153108 Re: Will the Rams even be able to find a trade partner?https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153108#msg-1153108 droopy RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 20:15:01 -0500 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153107#msg-1153107 Re: Was Eating Dinner a while ago & got messages from 2 of my 4 Sons showing Kupps message not shocking though this day was cominghttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1153095,1153107#msg-1153107

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We talked and all said we knew this day was coming & my sons replied you know Dad it will be mainly a Salary Dump & we wont get nothing in return.

Kind of leaves you with a hollow feeling, like when they cut Bruce. The downside of fandom.]]> 3030 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 03 Feb 2025 20:14:51 -0500