Cooper Kupp's Fate Decided? Rams' Shocking Trade Demand Will Blow Your Mind

A report indicating the Rams are making calls to teams on Cooper Kupp may have been overstating how interested the NFC West franchise is in moving its top Los Angeles 2.0-era wide receiver. According to sources close to the organization, the Rams have been taking calls from teams interested in acquiring the services of Cooper Kupp, but they are not as eager to trade him away as it was initially reported.

The Rams are apparently having internal discussions about the possibility of parting ways with Kupp, but they are not actively shopping him to other teams. This means that they are open to the idea of trading him, but they are not going to give him away cheaply. In fact, the Rams are said to be looking for a trade package that would exceed the value of Davante Adams when he was traded to the Raiders in the offseason.

Kupp, who is just 29 years old, is coming off a season in which he recorded 142 receptions, 1,947 receiving yards, and 16 touchdowns. He has established himself as one of the top receivers in the league, and his value is sky-high. The Rams know this and are not going to trade him away unless they receive a significant haul in return.

It's worth noting that the Rams' asking price for Kupp is not just about the compensation they would receive in return. They are also looking for a deal that would make sense for the team from a financial standpoint. Kupp is set to earn $14.8 million in base salary next season, and the Rams are likely looking for a team that can absorb that contract.

There are several teams that could potentially be interested in trading for Kupp, but it's unclear whether any of them would be willing to meet the Rams' asking price. The Patriots, Packers, and Saints are all teams that could use a receiver like Kupp, but they may not have the necessary assets to make a deal work.

For now, it's unclear what the future holds for Kupp. He could still be traded before the start of the season, or he could remain with the Rams and continue to be one of the top receivers in the league. One thing is for sure, though - the Rams are not going to give him away cheaply.