The star wide receiver and team leader hasn’t found the same form since a midseason ankle injury in 2022. By designating Kupp a post-June 1 cut, the Rams save $15 million against the salary cap.

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp had been on the trading block, but the Los Angeles Rams' plan has changed. The team released the former All-Pro receiver, 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP on Wednesday,

Over the last few days, the Rams also extended receiver Tutu Atwell on a one-year, $10 million deal according to a league source, and signed receiver Davante Adams on a two-year, $46 million deal with $26 million guaranteed, league sources said.