The Los Angeles Rams are trying to trade 2021 Offensive Player of the Year winner Cooper Kupp, per The Athletic's Dianna Russini.
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Russini reports the Rams are willing to take on some of his 2024 salary, which as of now, is around $12 million for the rest of the season. When the Nov. 5 trade deadline rolls around, that number will be closer to $10 million.
The Rams are seeking a second-round pick in any trade, and there should be plenty of suitors for the former Super Bowl MVP.
Which teams are the best landing spots for Kupp if the Rams do, in fact, move him in the next two weeks? Newsweek Sports has some ideas.
1. Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers are in desperate need of any wide receiver help. They have one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league in Justin Herbert, and he has arguably the worst cast of weapons in the entire NFL.
The team's leading receiver is currently rookie Ladd McConkey, who has 24 receptions for 265 yards in six games. For reference, Kupp had 14 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.
Kupp would be the perfect addition for the 3-3 Chargers, and he wouldn't even have to travel to make the switch (the Rams and Chargers both play in Sofi Stadium). Also, the Rams would be sending him out of the NFC.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
Another non-NFC team that the Rams could send Kupp to is the Steelers. The Steelers are a surprising 5-2 through seven weeks, and just put up 37 points against the New York Jets in Russell Wilson's 2024 debut.
George Pickens has been the team's leading receiver this season with 31 receptions for 474 yards and one touchdown, but why not add another serious weapon to a team with Super Bowl aspirations?
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers lost their Nos. 1 and 2 wide receivers Monday night in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. While Mike Evans should be back sooner rather than later due to his hamstring injury, the team's leading receiver, Chris Godwin, will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a dislocated ankle.
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Kupp would be the perfect replacement for Godwin, and would help fill the void for a 4-3 Buccaneers team that greatly needs a spark after Monday night's loss. The addition of Kupp would put the Buccaneers right back into contention to win the NFC this season.
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