Kupp was named AP Offensive Player of the Year, then continued his dominant run into the playoffs. He caught a touchdown in all four of the Rams’ postseason games, including two in a 20-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC title game, then another two in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

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.

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,