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Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) catches a pass in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images \/ Bill Streicher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The\u00a02025 free agent class\u00a0is very light on wide receivers, but with a former Offensive Player of the Year about to hit the market, the Baltimore Ravens should take notice.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Rams are\u00a0reportedly set to release star wideout Cooper Kupp\u00a0when the new league year begins on Wednesday, unless they can find a trade partner at the last minute. Kupp, who turns 32 in June, may not be the same player as he once was, but can still be very valuable for a receiver-needy team like the Ravens.<\/p>\n

In fact, NFL Network analyst Marc Ross believes Baltimore could be the best destination for Kupp, and he could help take their league-best offense to even greater heights.<\/p>\n

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Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) dodges a tackle by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet (10) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-Imagn Images \/ Jessica Rapfogel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWith a young Zay Flowers, with a young Rashod Bateman, with a young Isaiah Likely, and of course we know what King Henry\u2019s bringing and Lamar, Cooper Kupp would seem to be that final piece to give them something completely different than what they have, maybe the best offense in the league, to take that to a whole other level,\u201d Ross said,\u00a0per the Ravens\u2019 site.<\/p>\n

Kupp had one of the best seasons by a receiver ever in 2021, leading the league with 145 receptions for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns. He became the first player since Steve Smith Sr. in 2005 to lead the league in all three categories. He then followed it up with an outstanding postseason and won Super Bowl LVI MVP as the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, Kupp has been limited to just 33 games in the past three seasons due to multiple injuries. In 2024, he had 67 receptions for 710 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games. With a cap hit of almost $30 million in 2025, it makes sense why the Rams want to move on.<\/p>\n

Even with the injuries and declining production, Kupp still believes he has a lot left to offer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe way I see myself is I\u2019m ascending, even if people on the outside say I\u2019m descending,\u201d\u00a0Kupp recently told the Los Angeles Times. \u201cBut they aren\u2019t in our rooms. They aren\u2019t hearing our game plans. They don\u2019t see our practices. All they see is what happens on Sunday, and sometimes they don\u2019t even see that and all they see is a stat line and decide, \u2018Oh, this is who he is.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s not what defines a player. That\u2019s not going to define who I am, certainly. I\u2019m not going to allow that. But when you go through the things I\u2019m watching \u2014 I go through every single rep, I feel every single rep I take. I diagnose every rep. I, with all the information, know that I\u2019m moving in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a smaller contract, Kupp could be a good fit as a No. 3 receiver with the Ravens, if they decide to pursue him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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