Rams Trading Cooper Kupp, Cooper Kupp Reveals Rams Plans, Why Rams Are Moving on From Cooper Kupp

Beloved Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp took to social media to reveal that the Rams are going to trade him. D-Mac breaks down the news and tells you why the Rams are moving on from Cooper Kupp. Plus, receiver options the Rams might target to replace Kupp.
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[@joaquin5739]

He will go down as one of the greatest rams ever no matter where he goes will be missed.

[@DavidRubalcava-k7h]

Much respect 🙏 to you Cooper kupp you will be missed 😢 your still Ram family to me God bless you and your family.

[@o.g.l.a.ramsfanbigmike5100]

I've been a Rams fan since I was a boy. Born into a Rams family in 58' I've seen them come and seen them go. He was a great Ram but this is a young man's game and he has lost a step and can't stay healthy. I would like to thank him for giving this old man a Los Angeles Rams Championship. Good luck Cooper you will always be a Ram.

[@Paul11B2P]

Agreed 👍

[@markreiber4457]

Me too since 62 I'm from azusa and you?

[@steveparker2704]

Kupp no longer creates separation injuries have taken a toll. Not surprised, Good luck Cooper thanks for the memories!!!

[@mikedanite4390]

Kupp is a YAC guy!!!!!!!!!

[@BrandonChambers-i9y]

He definitely wasn't this season

[@Nuesence24]

That’s a straight lie go back to the all 22 and then a four minute opinion other than that, you’re just speaking to speak. You’re reminding me of Travis. Straight hater.

[@johnnyripple8972]

Serious bummer. Not surprised with how McSnead run things but still a major bummer. Really wanted Kupp to retire in horns. He still has some good ball left in him. Too bad because he can’t be replaced in terms of culture.

[@scottlongballa6677]

Bummer but not a surprise. It's a business and RAMS are going to go all in next year. We're soooo close!

[@williambregon7914]

Thanks Coop for all the great moments and your contributions in making the Rams great!

[@BigDaddyJGG]

Very sad day for Ramily!

[@Miguel8131981]

This Sucks 😠

[@bamm3967]

No it don't, we tryna win!! He cost way to much and we need guys

[@josephtaylor6069]

Yes it does but at the same time his production has dropped off tremendously he’s not the same player

[@bamm3967]

@josephtaylor6069 Yes, so it means now we don't have to pay a player who doesn't play up to the standard we paid him for. So it do not suck at all. This is very good for the rams. If he wanted to stay, he can take a pay cut. I like kupp, but his salary is holding this team back from getting guys we need.

[@laramsforever9987]

He was a warrior no doubt! He was also compensated very well through the years. He will always be a Ram no matter where he plays out his career and I hope when he hangs it up,the Rams retire him in horns! Great player, better human being, best of luck CK and thanks for the memories!! 😉

[@rparcz]

A day I was hoping would never come.

[@JaySting-e4m]

This show is so much better when Travis is gone

[@aacedo1794]

Going to miss Kupp a lot. He’s an all-time great. But sports are ultimately about the future. Cruel as it is, it’s true, and this is the best for both parties. With Kupp, we can get some great stuff in return and he can be happier with his usage.

[@mikeromero8162]

Sad to see this but not unexpected. He will always be one of greatest Rams of all time. He is not only a great player but more importantly a great person . The league is better with people like Kupp. Wishing him nothing but the best. God bless him.

[@BigInTheBurgh1]

He didn’t look like he was himself this season. Yes, Puka became WR1 but Coop just looked like he was a step off, he didn’t make catches like he used to. I wish he would/could stay.

[@travesotom6890]

Not surprised, Kupp isn’t the same player can’t pay him $29 million next year doesn’t equal the performance, that’s the way it goes 😎

[@juanluevano1494]

Sometimes you gotta make hard choices for the better good.This is one of those occasions. Hope they do him right. End of an era indeed...we need to go pass catching T.E. or true big & fast W.R.1

[@markuswashington3911]

They need to restructure his deal!!

[@frankmholla]

I bet they did but he said NO probably that's the only thing that makes sense here I think

[@mikekmalick]

Kupp to the Texans to reunite with Woods!

[@steveparker2704]

Woods is a free agent, Maybe a return to LA

[@BryanBee]

Sad day in Rams history, the Rams move on from players, still such a depressing day

[@rik3749]

Very Sad.

[@dr.pakadoc717]

I thought this was a goodbye show for him, but it felt kinda mean. If the show was a media opportunity to focus on the positives for a trade…, well this was a miss. Much respect for Kupp. I agree this was a difficult reality as we have a very promising young WR group. I wish him well with the next team and thanks for the memories.

[@JustAnAmuricanBoy]

Heartbroken

[@JoieBostic]

The last thing I have to say about this he still gets double coverage and best cover guys all. those desperate throws he goes Puka way he's wide open for a first down catches pretty much everything earned every penny

[@pound4pound222]

First AD now CK!

[@Justbeyoself]

Excited for LA!

[@edgardls95]

Dynasty incoming

[@KonradMB1]

I agree this was a necessary move. Will forever be grateful for Kupp getting us a Lombardi

[@sandyal1968]

Hate to see Kupp leave. But understand it's a business too..

[@YT_Aorta]

Even before puka blew up I remember seeing kupp help puka and the other rookies tremendously, I know he did that cause he wasn’t job scared but crazy he helped himself getting replaced so easily

[@GregoryLP-b7d]

Kupp joins the Chargers...the Rams meet the Chargers in the Superbowl....Kupp catches the winning TD and Beats the Rams bean counters....hey, I can dream.....

[@markvasquez5134]

2027 this CAN happen Superbowl at SoFi

[@azorahai5369]

👑 Copper 👑 Kupp 👑

[@leeca98]

It’s up to Kupp to stay a Ram. Now he will test the market and get his current MARKET VALUE. If the numbers are correct then maybe Ram can match the market price.

[@rik3749]

He is on his way to KC

[@johnnyripple8972]

It seems a perfect match with Reid. I wouldn’t be surprised if Kupp and Tutu end up in KC with Reid.

[@LaPalomaGent]

This us soooo messed up. Disapointed in my RAMS. Thank you Super Cooper. How many RAMS have taken pay cuts like Kupp? Our SB56 MVP , TRIPLE CROWN WINNER, OPOY! For sure, will miss our Super Cooper!

[@FreddyKBassman]

It's a shame Kupp won't continue as a Ram. All the best to Cooper Kupp and thank you for all the great games. You'll be missed.

[@daviddeaconjones924]

I hate to see him go. What he brings to the team from a leadership standpoint; there is no one who comes close to him. Puka is a direct result of Kupp’s leadership.

[@D3vilJunkZombie]

Hopefully it’s a negotiation tactic. Restructure his contract. Make it a more team friendly contract. Either way, he’s an all time Ram and if he’s traded, I will miss him on the team terribly.

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

A great video. Cooper will be fine. We do need to move forward. Horns up.😊

[@roccidisopa661]

Love Kupp, but he’s definitely not the same player from ‘21..

[@theardentartist]

I'm sad. He was part of the Ramily.

[@terrellhill4113]

Ok let me give everyone the honest truth I am a DIE HARD rams fan and I love Cooper Kupp but can we stop saying he was a all world talent because he wasn't 8 years only 2 seasons with 1k yards and only 3x did he play the whole season I mean Robert woods also had 2 1k seasons he will be missed but stop acting like almost every season as a Rams fan we didn't watch games were Kupp was Not available Too many dam times ... he's been good but next man up Sorry

[@walterjenkins4536]

I think that would be Jordan Whittington

[@woodie1096]

I think it’s a mistake, but I don’t run the Rams. To me he will always be a Ram. He still comes up with clutch catches and is a great teacher. To bad he can’t retire a Ram

[@London250]

Cooper you will ALWAYS be a Los Angeles Ram. I cannot even see him in another jersey for another team. Wherever you end up, I will follow you as you will always be my favorite player. I will always be a Ram's fan but I like watching you play so I'll be watching you. You will always be the best! God bless you and yours. God, first we lose Aaron now we lose Cooper, what a mistake!

[@mike-j8z3g]

cooper is still a good weapon to have. i think the rams are making a big mistake cutting ties with him. the guy is a great receiver still .....great blocker....teacher.....and he has something you cannot teach. this guy is still a valuable player.

[@Carl_NoWinslow]

Can't think of many players who have left in the McVay era and been better with the next team. Usually quite the opposite. Get what you can for Kupp and move on. SN: the Rams could have moved off him much easier if not for that unnecessary extension they gave him after the '21 season. Hopefully they learned another lesson moving forward

[@joshuahammontree630]

Don't you think it's around time for the background to change Doug? I swear that is Von Miller in that helmet on the big screen. We're about to be without Kupp too, it's about time that your background gets an update

[@joejoe2813]

Such a loss to our RAMS team & to fans. God bless Coops new journey. Forever #10💛💙

[@ryanjames5340]

The fact that he wanted to retire here makes this such a different story 😢 I figured he would be down to go and make money

[@kellyswope2376]

This leaves a hole that won't be filled. 😢

[@sub-negrodacryomancer7372]

Kupp was great until this season. It was fun while it lasted. Thanks for your contributions. 💪🏾

[@jackbush2588]

Wish he'd take a pay cut and stay with the Rams and prove he's still with it..

[@scotts9821]

SUCKS! But great takes DMac.

[@josephtaylor6069]

He said a sandwich and a flat sprite 😂😂😂

[@armandoquinones1126]

This sucks. Soulless business. Lifelong rams fan here, till I pass.

[@Manoarc]

Me waking up today hearing about The Rams trading Kupp.

[@NicePerson-r8j]

I'm excited to see how this benefits Jordan Whittington. Puka will become the new Kupp and draw tons of coverage, giving Jordan a chance to show if he's the real deal we think he might be.

[@bonglesnodkins329]

Damn shame he got that injury. He was one of the biggest weapons in the NFL three years ago.

[@jjjones-e5r]

God he would be awesome in KC.

[@rw7632]

No team will trade for him with the current contract.

[@MrCjs420]

Did you not notice that Puka was hurt at the end of the season? He was hurting bad hopefully Puka can be healthy but who knows. He was in and out the for the first half of the season also.

[@mike-j8z3g]

give the guy a contract with incentives

[@JoieBostic]

Big mistake should have tried to work out a new contract Puka is hurt after every catch are they absolutely sure they have better receivers I know there cheaper but now they get different coverage they get Kupp taught all of them how to play Puka won't be the same with out him out there hope they have to release so he can go where he wants it was a Stafford problem it's hard to have stats when you don't throw him the ball are any others they will take Puka away 😂😂go Kupp

[@706pudu]

U right, Stafford missed a lots of open wrs. His start of games was inconsistent. Plus play calling need to improve. But Mcvay not going to give that up.

[@aqdavis16]

Tee Higgins would be massive and he’ll get his money. Win/Win

[@coffeedollsvp]

I hope he settles for a pay cut

[@edgardls95]

If they can land Wilson from the Jets that gives you a wide reciever group of Puka, Wilson, and Whittington for less that 10 million, d-line is less than 10 million. So much money to beef up the O-Line, tight ends, and line backers. Rams have a chance to build a dynasty this off season. And next season they will have an extra 20 million in cap space because of aaron Donald's contract

[@954ram7]

Love you Coop. The money got too crazy tho.

[@davidphillips4119]

I wish coop could be a ram for 2026 super bowl run.

[@joshsteinberg5785]

I hope Coop goes to Buffalo if he's cut. There's a legit shot for him to cash in another ring and they do love former Super Bowl 56 Rams in Buffalo.

[@Xopko]

Take a pay cut and stay.... not worth 30 million now... not even close

[@therealjwil5]

Trade Kupp for Ramsey...

[@Triumph60Gem]

I won’t give up! Everyone write Les and ask him to make it work! I am !

[@Mrflawlesstaco]

If you wanted to do right by Cooper Kupp you would've reached out to negotiate a team friendly deal by all means necessary. Him posting that message sounds like Rams organization didn't even bother and just wanted done. Standby on F les snead and the FO

[@markreiber4457]

Makes my heart ache 😢

[@SPak-rt2gb]

Wonder if he will end up in Seattle. Doesn't he have a football school up there

[@Ramsman34]

Not sure if anyone said this; the Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill in his prime. They’ve been to 3 straight superbowls since. Just sayin. Winning teams make moves that are unpopular with fans - at the time. Ask any Chiefs fan how they feel about that trade now.

[@Xopko]

No one is trading for him. No team is taking on his salary for a guy that clearly lost a step. This is a cut casualty

[@therealjwil5]

At this point he's a liability on the field. He can say anything positive about what he's going to do, it doesn't fare well with his latest history. In reality I'd love to add him to the staff and move JWitt into that slot. It sucks to see such a gem of a person leaving but we all saw it with Steven Jackson too, that was a painful one. We won't get more than a 4th rounder IMO. We could turn that 4th rounder into a pro bowler though.

[@robertososa1291]

damn. sad to see him go.

[@excession30]

Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson knew when to get out. Just because a player makes it to the top in the NFL doesn't mean they have to lose perspective on their abilities. This season, there were Kupp and Tre White who were diminished compared to their former selves. Jonah Jackson and Noteboom got injured and fell by the wayside. Time to move on.

[@fatherof3792]

Sorry to see him go, but to be brutally honest he's not worth keeping with all the young Receiver's the Rams have.

[@walterjenkins4536]

Jordan Whittington gotta step up now

[@mikekmalick]

The RAMS need a 200lb.+ 6'2" 4.3 or better 40 at WR!

[@pinaypie131]

Heavy sigh 😔

[@benbranham972]

Dude I just named my puppy Cooper Kupp…they can’t do this to me😔😖😖😖

[@skkons4]

Let’s get Myles Garrett ASAP!!!!

[@troyvan6952]

Under no circumstances should he go to the 49ers. Matter of fact, send him to the AFC

[@BrianBeadle-qc2zb]

Should have given Kupp the option to renegotiate his deal, with insensitives!!!

[@genonunez8527]

Nooooooo dude please bring him back

[@markvasquez5134]

Kupp needs to go to the chargers so he and his family can stay in LA. Come on Harbaul 😮

[@TheCgehlhausen4]

Might as well trade Stafford also. Not like mcvay has dialed up a great offense since 2021.... when kupp was carrying it for him.

[@AnnetteMendoza18]

Love that dude but it is what it is 😢

[@gregbarber131]

Yeah, this one hurts

[@stevewood-c1w]

Bullshit the type of route is the the problem there using him in clearing routes to draw double team leaving puka one on one,Moving him more as a slot puts him in his comfort zone with a safety or a linebacker if he can't shake free with a linebacker that's a problem but he catches anything thrown in his way. My feeling is he has never been the guy to take the top off the defence but he is a great route runner that can break him free to blow by corners at times .I guess i would draw up plays that fit the recievers on the team and brings out there strengths of each individual it doesn't need to be brain surgery, coach him up then make the routes more crisp sharper breaks timing strides there alot you can do as a coach to make him better rather than trade a awsome talent away.

[@luckyman721]

Worst thing my Rams have EVER done!

[@patricknahmen1275]

Nothing Last for Ever, Time to move on

[@joelandobutterfield5837]

Kupp is being traded because he obviously still believes he’s a top dollar guy which he isn’t.At his age the league is about what have you done for me lately and the last two seasons have been subpar.Kupp didn’t want to restructure and sign for less so no surprise Snead is trading him.

[@Jeffadamsandonthisrockwerock]

I bet he signs with the niners.

[@jeffreymarley6877]

The offense struggled all year.

[@samcaldwell5135]

Very Sad but Every Great Player is going to be moved !!!

[@andykader]

Stillers

[@mike-j8z3g]

who is gonna be wide receiver 2 behind pucca? what happens if he gets hurt? les is not very smart

[@ghhtdesfh]

Coop is out the door?!?