The NFL world was hit with a bombshell announcement on Monday.
Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Cooper Kupp revealed on X that he was informed of the team’s plans to trade him this offseason.
Read more: Cooper Kupp Shockingly Announces His Time With Rams is Over
Kupp didn’t agree with the decision, but said he understands things are out of his control.
“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,” Kupp wrote.
“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.
“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.”
Shortly after Kupp’s announcement, his superstar wide receiver teammate, Puka Nacua, posted on his own X account regarding the shocking news.
So I thought it was just the NBA trade season
— Puka Nacua (@AsapPuka) February 4, 2025
“So I thought it was just the NBA trade season,” Nacua wrote.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 08: Cooper Kupp #10 and Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams come to the line of scrimmage during a 44-42 win over the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
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The NBA had its own shocking moves over the weekend when the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis and the San Antonio Spurs acquired De’Aaron Fox in a three-team deal with the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls.
However, the NFL is always full of headlines, and on Monday, they appeared to steal the spotlight.
First, Cleveland Browns All-Pro superstar Myles Garrett requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns. And now, the 2021 Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP announced he will be on the move, too.
Kupp has spent his entire eight-year career with the Rams, while Nacua has spent the first two years of his career in L.A.
Following Nacua’s breakout rookie season, he and Kupp were expected to emerge as arguably the best wide receiver duo in the NFL. However, injuries to both players in 2024 prevented that from happening.
Now, Kupp has likely played his final down with the Rams as the team will look to trade him this offseason. Kupp is due $20 million in 2025 and another $19.85 million in 2026, unless his new team renegotiates his contract.
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