In the midst of the looming trade deadline, the football world buzzed with speculation surrounding Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp. Whispers and rumors swirled around Kupp, leading many to question his future with the team. Kupp, aware of the chatter, decided to adopt a stoic approach, allowing the rumors to simmer in the background.
However, head coach Sean McVay was quick to address the rumors head-on following the Rams’ 30-20 triumph over the Vikings. McVay emphatically refuted the notion that Kupp could potentially be on the move. “Teams reached out,” McVay disclosed. “Some of the things I’ve seen out there — they’re just not true. We’ve addressed that with those individuals. Teams have called about him and we let him know what the dialogue was there. And then there’s a lot of stuff out there where there’s not a lot of accountability to the reports. And that’s unfortunate.”
Despite the Rams standing at 3-4 and still firmly entrenched in the division race, with the Seahawks leading the NFC West at 4-3, McVay remained resolute in his commitment to keeping Kupp in Los Angeles. The Rams will face off against the Seahawks in a pivotal Week 9 showdown, with divisional supremacy on the line. McVay, however, made it clear that his focus remained squarely on coaching his team, dismissing any talks of potential trades. “We’re an inside-out organization,” McVay emphasized. “I’m really glad to have Cooper Kupp back with us and that’s what I expect to stay that way.”
Making a triumphant return to the field after a stint on the sidelines with an ankle injury since Week 2, Kupp showcased his playmaking abilities by hauling in five receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown in the Rams’ victory over the Vikings. The dynamic wideout proved his value to the team, solidifying his importance to the Rams’ offense moving forward.
