At 1-4, the Rams are off to their worst start under coach Sean McVay. With Sunday’s loss to the Raiders, the Rams will fall to their worst six-game record since 2011, when they started 0-6 en route to 2-14.
If the losses continue, the Rams will likely move on from Super Bowl LVI MVP Cooper Kupp.
Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media The calls have already begun, sparked by the recent frenzy that led to the Raiders trading Davante Adams and the Browns sending Amari Cooper to the Bills.
Cobb played in just two games this season. He had 14 catches for 110 yards in a Week 1 overtime loss to the Lions. He suffered an ankle injury during the Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. He has not played since then.
Injuries in 2022 and 2023 kept him from reaching 1,000 receiving yards in either season. The high point came in 2021, when Cobb caught 145 passes for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns.
So, if the once-effective Rams want to build for the future, now is the time to do so. Especially with Puka Nacua and the other young receivers on the roster.
The deeper question for the Rams is whether it’s time to explore trading for the guy who throws the ball to Cobb. If quarterback Matthew Stafford is in his final season with the Rams (and he probably will be), he might welcome if he doesn’t want a chance to play for a contender.
With three football weekends remaining until the trade deadline, all it takes is one injury to a key player for a potential playoff team to open up a market for Stafford. When it comes to Kupp, there are enough contenders interested in a promotion to spark interest in him.
It’s all about whether the Rams are ready to move on. This relates to upcoming games against the Raiders, Vikings and Seahawks.
Kupp is signed through 2026. He is scheduled to make $20 million in 2025, with $5 million fully guaranteed. He also has $19.85 million in salary and bonuses due in 2026.
As the current receiver market goes, that’s not a bad deal. The question is whether the 31-year-old Cobb can make a significant impact with a new team, especially if he has to quickly adapt to a new city, a new coach, a new quarterback, and new everything.
