The Los Angeles Rams are set to get a giant a part of their offense again on Thursday as Cooper Kupp is anticipated to return after lacking the earlier 5 weeks on account of a excessive ankle sprain.
Kupp ought to enhance a Rams huge receiver corps that has been restricted to Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson, Tutu Atwell and rookie Jordan Whittington during the last month.
Puka Nacua continues to be sidelined with a proper PCL harm, however he was designated to return from injured reserve on Tuesday and must be again within the subsequent couple of weeks.
With the Rams presently sitting at 2-4, they’ve little room for error in the event that they wish to flip their season round. If the Rams’ slide continues, they may in the end turn into sellers on the NFL commerce deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
There has already been reviews that the Rams are fielding calls on Kupp and hope to obtain a second-round draft choose in any potential deal.
Kupp admitted that he’s conscious of the scenario however solely desires to give attention to the Rams at the moment. “Yeah, I’m conscious of it however on the finish of the day I’m going to be the place my toes are. That’s all I do know,” Kupp stated.
“I’ve a job to do right here and I take numerous satisfaction in giving all the pieces I can for the fellows on this constructing and with the ability to step on the sphere understanding that I’ve ready the very best that I can.
“For seven-and-a-half-years I’ve been a L.A. Ram and I’ve taken that method each single day. No matter occurs outdoors of that, I’ve to manage what I can management. Proper now, which means being the very best L.A. Ram that I will be and I’m going do this.”
Since profitable the receiving triple crown in 2021, Kupp has been restricted to only 23 video games during the last three seasons on account of harm.
Due to his harm historical past, it will not be stunning to see Kupp get moved on the deadline if a workforce is keen to satisfy the Rams’ asking value.
Nevertheless, if the Rams are capable of string a few wins collectively earlier than the deadline, they may in the end maintain on to Kupp and try a playoff run.
Which groups may commerce for Cooper Kupp?
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs have been most prominently linked to Cooper Kupp earlier than buying DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday morning.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Giants and New England Patriots have additionally been linked to Kupp, whereas the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may emerge as a possible suitor within the wake of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin struggling accidents of their final recreation.
