Cooper Kupp already has a Hall of Fame worthy resume with the Los Angeles Rams. Kupp was an absolutely crucial piece of the Rams Super Bowl win in the 2021-2022 season. He won the “triple crown” in that same season, leading the league in receptions (145), receiving yards (1,947), and receiving touchdowns (16). However, Kupp had a bit of a down year for his standards in 2024. This has led to his time in Los Angeles coming to an end. Cooper Kupp is going to have a big market now that he has been released.
Cooper Kupp Expected to Have Big Market
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp will be finding a new home this offseason for the first time after spending his first eight years in the league in Los Angeles. Kupp is going to have a number of suitors once he is released. Which teams could be the best fits for Kupp?
Seattle Seahawks
This offseason has been incredibly busy for the Seattle Seahawks. First off, the team traded starting quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. Seattle signed former Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to a 3 year, $100 million dollar deal to replace Smith. The Seahawks also traded star receiver D.K. Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and wideout Tyler Lockett is also leaving the team. Trading for Cooper Kupp makes a lot of sense for the Seahawks. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is an emerging superstar for the franchise at wide receiver. However, there is not much else for new quarterback Sam Darnold to work with. This is where signing Cooper Kupp could come into play. A duo of Smith-Njigba and Kupp would be difficult for opposing defenses, and would make life easier on Sam Darnold in his first season in Seattle.
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have also had a busy start to free agency. They have made a slew of upgrades on their interior offensive and defensive lines as well as re-signing running back Aaron Jones. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy will take over as the starter. The Vikings are a great fit for Cooper Kupp as he has seen great success in the past with coach Kevin O’Connell. O’Connell was the Rams offensive coordinator when Kupp won the triple crown in 2021. He is a proven elite offensive mind and integrating Kupp into an offense with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson will give opposing defenses nightmares. This will make life very easy on McCarthy in his first season as the starter.
New England Patriots
The Patriots seem to be ready to compete now. They signed Milton Williams to a massive contract, making him the third highest paid defensive tackle. New England should target a wide receiver to pair with second year quarterback Drake Maye. Cooper Kupp is the perfect option. Kupp can run any route and has elite hands, making him a friendly target for quarterbacks. Maye showed a lot of potetnial last season but there was simply not enough help around him. If the Patriots can sign Cooper Kupp it could open up another dimension to this offense.
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