From the moment Kupp himself announced that the Rams were trying to trade him, it seemed like an impossibility. No one would be taking on his $20 million compensation package, and Kupp had no reason to take less to facilitate a deal.

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.

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,