The Los Angeles Rams have made a major move by signing All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to a two-year, $46 million deal, with $26 million guaranteed, but what does this mean for Cooper Kupp? This signing strengthens the Rams’ offense as they prepare for the 2025 NFL season.
A new star for Matthew Stafford
With the return of veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, Adams joins an offense that already features rising star Puka Nacua and deep threat Tutu Atwell. The move significantly upgrades the Rams’ receiving corps, which lacked depth beyond Nacua.
Adams is expected to play a crucial role as the team’s No. 1 receiver. He will bring his elite route-running and red-zone ability to an offense that was already one of the NFC’s most dynamic last season.
Davante Adams in, Cooper Kupp out? Tough choice for the Rams
After winning the NFC West in 2024, the Rams were one play away from the NFC Championship Game. With Adams now in Los Angeles, the Rams are once again making win-now moves to compete for another Super Bowl title, but could they keep Kupp this season? The addition of Adams provides:
- ⬆️ Reliable deep threat for Stafford, stretching defenses.
- 🌟 Experienced leader in a young receiving group.
- 🎯 Major red-zone target, improving the Rams’ scoring efficiency.
Does this mean that Cooper Kupp is leaving?
Adams, a six-time Pro Bowler, was recently released by the New York Jets after a brief stint in New York. Despite playing for two teams last season, he still recorded 1,063 yards and eight touchdowns, marking his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season.
With Adams in the lineup, the future of Cooper Kupp in the Rams is uncertain. The Rams have reportedly explored trade options for the former Super Bowl MVP, signaling a shift toward a younger, more explosive offense.
Will this signing make him realize that there is a chance for another Super Bowl in L.A.?
This signing is reminiscent of the aggressive approach that helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI. Now, Los Angeles is back in championship mode.