Teams that make sense for Cooper Kupp after release from Rams

To finally end the speculation that started in the middle of the 2024 season, the Rams and Cooper Kupp are officially parting ways. And since Los Angeles was unable to find a suitable trade, they decided to do right by the Super Bowl LVI MVP and release him on Wednesday, allowing him to sign with any team.  

It’s fair to wonder what kind of value Kupp has on the open market and how he’s viewed by NFL teams. He has a resume that may argue for the Hall of Fame someday, but he hasn’t reached 1,000 yards since his triple crown 2021 season when he led the league in receptions (145), yards (1,947) and touchdowns (16).  

Kupp is coming off a season in which he caught only 67 balls for 710 yards with six scores in 12 games. 

With Kupp now free and available, which teams still make sense for the former NFL Offensive Player of the Year? Even though we looked at possible destinations for Kupp in early February, the landscape of the league has changed a lot since then. 

Dallas Cowboys 

It’s well-documented that Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are hesitant to bring in high-priced free agents. However, Kupp’s situation may make him affordable enough for Dallas to be interested. He would also be a nice second option to pair with CeeDee Lamb and help Dak Prescott move the chains.  

With pressure to do something big, Kupp could fall right in Jones’ lap and become a Cowboy. 

Seattle Seahawks 

Now that Seattle has shipped Geno Smith to Las Vegas and DK Metcalf to Pittsburgh and released veteran Tyler Lockett, the Seahawks need to build around new quarterback Sam Darnold. And giving Darnold a security blanket type weapon like Kupp would be a solid start in providing him support. 

Kupp isn’t as much of a playmaker as he was a few years ago, but he still averaged 10.6 yards per catch last season and could be a nice veteran presence to have in this new era of Seahawks football. 

Denver Broncos 

Even though Bo Nix was better than most expected as a rookie and led the Broncos to the playoffs, he still has plenty of room to grow. Adding Kupp would be a way to get him another reliable option and help get the Denver offense to the next level. 

Kupp also feels like the kind of player Sean Payton would love coaching. 

Las Vegas Raiders

All of a sudden, the Raiders are acting like they’re in “win now” mode. Hiring a 73-year-old head coach in Pete Carroll, and trading for a 34-year-old quarterback in the aforementioned Smith signals Las Vegas is embracing a newfound sense of urgency. 

Kupp and Smith could also be a perfect fit together for a team that now needs offensive weapons. Smith, who completed 70.4% of his passes in 2024 and has been one of the most efficient and accurate quarterbacks in recent years, would likely salivate over having a target like Kupp to find in the open field. 

The Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots are other teams to keep an eye on when it comes to where Kupp may land.