 runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) and cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images.</p>
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<p>Slightly over two weeks ago, Cooper Kupp sounded like a man winding down his tenure with the Los Angeles Rams after his team lost in the postseason to the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. </p>
<h4>The Vikings Can Now Make a Bold Trade</h4>
<p>On Monday, that outlook became semi-official, as the Rams will seek to trade Kupp this offseason. </p>
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personally tweeted, “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 one thing that I have learned over the years: there are so many things that are out of your control, but it is how you respond to these things that you will look back on and remember.”
The announcement arrived the same day that the Cleveland Browns’ six-time All-Pro Myles Garrett requested a trade. A busy offseason day, indeed.
“I have taken so much pride in playing alongside my teammates for the LA community, so thank you for embracing my family and making this such a special place for us. 2024 began with one of the best training camps of my career. Preparations start now for 2025,” Kupp added. “Highly motivated, as healthy as ever, and looking forward to playing elite football for years to come. Love you guys.. But coming for it all.”
2025 draft class to the Jacksonville Jaguars for the draft pick that netted outside linebacker Dallas Turner.
 during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports.</p>
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<p>But one thing is certain: O’Connell working for the Vikings might be the selling point of any NFL team to trade for Kupp if general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah wants the Super Bowl LVI MVP. There’s also the money angle. Minnesota must decide if it can support Kupp’s contract or renegotiate the deal.</p>
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Trading WR Cooper Kupp
New Team Acquires
2025: $20M ($5M GTD)
2026: $19.85M (non-GTD)#Rams Dead Cap: $17.26M
The 31-year-old posted 67 catches for 710 yards, including 6 TDs in 2024. pic.twitter.com/LZ8fLNzwiv
— Spotrac (@spotrac) February 4, 2025
Kupp is 31 now and will turn 32 this summer.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.
All statistics provided by Pro Football Reference / Stathead; all contractual information provided by OverTheCap.com.
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