Cooper Kupp is one of the first Los Angeles Rams players to speak out about his future following the end of the season. While he didn’t have the best year, his performance wasn’t necessarily bad either. In his most recent comments, he discussed what his future with the franchise could look like.
According to Sarah Barshop of ESPN, Kupp still has a lot of football left to play in 2025. “I feel like I’ve got a lot of good football left in me. I’ll be playing football next year. That much I know.” However, he spoke ambiguously about which team he might sign with, stating, “That’s out of my control. And we will see what it’s going to be.” While uncertain about his future, Kupp made it clear that he’s ready to play.
Kupp’s intentions to return for another season with the Rams were somewhat unclear, as he simply said, “So yeah, obviously would love to be in L.A., but I don’t know what that’s going to look like.” It’s worth noting that Kupp has a ‘potential out’ option in his contract with the franchise.
A few days ago, Kupp revealed that he was relying on his faith to stay strong amid his lack of prominence during the 2024 NFL season. While it wasn’t a mediocre season for him, he didn’t have the same level of production in terms of receptions that he typically has.
Cooper Kupp (left) with Puka Nacua (right), wide receivers of the Los Angeles Rams
McVay Could Face Challenges Without Kupp
Despite Kupp not playing at his best level, he still contributed 6 touchdowns to the Rams in 2024. He hasn’t exceeded that number since 2022, with his best season coming in 2021 when he scored 16 touchdowns. McVay could face difficulties replacing a veteran player who’s been deeply familiar with the franchise’s offensive strategy since 2017.
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Rams’ 2024 Production Was Low
Kupp wasn’t the only one struggling during the 2024 season. He was the second receiver with the most touchdowns behind Robinson, who had just 7. Additionally, no receiver reached 1,000 yards, with only running back Kyren Williams surpassing that mark with 1,299 yards by the end of the season.
