The Los Angeles Rams made a major move on Wednesday by cutting Super Bowl 56 MVP Cooper Kupp after failing to find a trade partner for the star wide receiver. Kupp, who was the 2021 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, expressed his gratitude to Rams fans in a social media post and reflected on his eight seasons with the team. Despite his desire to remain with the Rams, the team decided to part ways with him due to financial constraints, as he was owed $20 million for the upcoming season.
Kupp had a remarkable 2021 season, winning the receiving triple crown and Super Bowl MVP, but his production declined in the past three seasons due to injuries. The emergence of Puka Nacua as an elite NFL receiver also played a role in the Rams’ decision to move on from Kupp. The team has made other big moves, including signing Davante Adams in the offseason to bolster their receiving corps.
Throughout his career with the Rams, Kupp caught 634 passes for 7,776 yards and 57 touchdowns, becoming a key part of coach Sean McVay’s offensive game plans. The decision to cut Kupp reflects the Rams’ willingness to move on from star players, as they have done in the past with Jared Goff, Todd Gurley, and Robert Woods before their massive contract extensions.
The Rams will incur a significant dead cap hit of $22.3 million with Kupp’s release, but they are confident in their ability to move forward and continue to build a competitive team for the future.
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