From the moment that the Los Angeles Rams informed Cooper Kupp that he was no longer in their plans for the 2025 NFL season, the player and fans were stunned. While the initial whispers indicated a trade was cooking, no NFL team was willing to give up any value for a part-time veteran wide receiver. But the trade rumors made it clear, LA's offense was about to undergo significant upheaval.
Of course, with Kupp returning to SoFi Stadium to face his former team, narratives skew towards this being a grudge match for the All-Pro receiver.