The New Orleans Saints are not only focused on improving their defense ahead of the 2025 NFL season, but they are also making offseason moves to strengthen the offense led by star running back Alvin Kamara. The organization has its eyes on a Super Bowl champion from the Los Angeles Rams, who was also on the radar of Dallas Cowboys of owner Jerry Jones.
In recent hours, free agency has kicked off, and several teams are closely monitoring the situation of many stars looking for a new destination in the league. In this case, the Cowboys and the Saints are both interested in the same player, although New Orleans is more optimistic about landing him.
Incorporating a Super Bowl champion would be a star move for any team, especially if it’s the star receiver Cooper Kupp, who won the league title with the Rams in 2021. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Cowboys made a push for the 31-year-old veteran, but the Jones‘ franchise is still not considered a likely landing spot for him. In this context, the Saints are moving quickly.
Can the Saints sign Cooper Kupp?
According to NFL insider Mike Silver of TheAthletic.com, the Saints are making efforts to sign Kupp for the upcoming season, where they want him to join Alvin Kamara on the offensive side. It seems that New Orleans is in a better position compared to Dallas’ recent push. However, the scenario remains open to various possibilities.
Kupp is an experienced player who has already won the Super Bowl and left the Rams after being released following eight seasons in Los Angeles. In New Orleans, they are awaiting the receiver’s decision, as his addition would be more than necessary for an offense that had no receiver with more than 32 receptions last season.
The challenges of hiring Kupp
According to insider Dianna Russini, the asking price for Kupp has been an obstacle for several interested teams. The receiver is reportedly seeking a contract worth $13 to $14 million, but some suitors are not willing to make that financial commitment.