Rams in advanced trade talks for Stafford and Kupp

[flv2]

I expected the Rams to make a big offseason push for Donald's final season in 2024. Post February 2025 I expected Donald and McVay to retire and the Rams to trade both Stafford and Kupp. Donald choosing to retire a year early changed the plans. The team got younger - hedging rather than going all in. 2024 isn't going to be our year. I wouldn't be shocked either way with early trades. There are no negative cap implications for the Rams. Moving Kupp means $7.48M of 2026 dead money accelerates in 2025, whilst the new team would be taking on his $20M salaries and bonuses. Similarly moving Stafford accelerates $22.67M of 2026 cap into 2025 whilst offloading $31M of 2025 salary and bonus. Kupp isn't worth a low 2025 2nd round pick. The Rams eating $7M of 2024 salary would potentially change that. It's a business.

 

[GetNjigbaWithIt]

Kupp to Tampa probably makes the most sense, given Godwin just suffered a season-ending injury.

 

[Sperrydogg]

Stafford to the Vikings makes no sense to me right now. Darn old has them at 5-1. That would ruin that team which has rallied around Darnold. I don’t really see a good trade partner for Stafford. Kipp to the Ravens, Steelers or Chiefs makes sense though

Stafford to miami