Breaking News: Matthew Stafford’s Family ‘Hurt’ by Major Rams Decision as Wife Kelly Heartbroken Over Cooper Kupp’s Trade News….See More

After being one game away from the NFC Championship, the Rams were left to ponder what could’ve been against the Eagles. However, a bigger question lay waiting for Sean McVay. More than the questions about the defeat, McVay was left addressing the futures of wide receiver Cooper Kupp and QB Matthew Stafford and whether they will be part of the Rams’ future. Well, one of those questions got answered on Monday.

After the divisional round defeat, Matthew Stafford said he would “take some time to think about” his playing future while adding that it “sure feels like” he has good football left in him. Stafford finished his 16th NFL season and fourth with the Rams and there have been rumors of retirement doing rounds, but as of now, his future remains in the air. HC McVay admitted that he wanted clarity early and a quicker resolution.

While Stafford contemplates his future, the franchise moved swiftly to make a decision on Kupp. On Monday, the WR revealed that the team informed him they were working on a trade. An integral part of the Rams’ Super Bowl success three years ago, the news of Kupp’s imminent departure from Los Angeles has hit some fans hard, and Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly, is left heartbroken.

On his Instagram, Kupp posted the news: “I was informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my family to find the right place to continue competing for championship.” Reacting to this, Kelly shared the update on her IG story with a broken heart emoji. But that was not all.

Kupp and his wife Anna Marie, posted a photo of them hugging each other with the overlaying text that reads, “Thank you, LA.” Re-sharing the same image, an emotional Kelly dropped dropped a message in the caption, noting, “People don’t understand what all you bring to the game..Beyond your insane talent. This one hurts.” Not only that! She even took a moment to re-share another post of Cooper Kupp’s wife.

In this particular update, Anna and Cooper Kupp can be seen kissing each other, with their child Jameson in his arms as she posted a lengthy, emotional goodbye to the city. All these updated pictures are actually from their Super Bowl LVI win.

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Kelly, who was reminded of that day as well as the friendship with the couple, wrote a beautiful note for them: “Someone who welcomed me with open arms into this city, who can always make me smile, and constantly helps me realize what really matters. Dunno what this place is gonna look like without you. I dunno if I wanna find out.”

Matthew Stafford and his family moved to LA after his 2021 trade, and it was Cooper Kupp and his wife who warmly welcomed them. Naturally, this farewell hits hard for the quarterback and his family. That’s why Kelly Stafford’s words strike an emotional chord, as Kupp prepares to say goodbye to the team. However, Kupp didn’t seem in agreement with the move going by his IG post.

After revealing the news he noted, “I don’t agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA. Still, if there’s one thing that I have learned over the years: there are so many things that are out of your control, but it is how you respond to these things that you will look back on and remember.” While many NFL sides will be happy to have a Super Bowl winning wide receiver in their ranks, it remains to be seen where he lands.

But were the Rams right in letting Kupp go?

Is it time to go for Cooper Kupp?
In 2021, Cooper Kupp was unstoppable. He had a historic year. Leading the NFL in receptions (145), yards (1,947), and touchdowns (16), he earned the receiving triple crown. Then he carried that dominance into the playoffs, capping it all off with a Super Bowl MVP performance. No doubt, he was the heart of the Rams‘ championship run.

But since then, injuries have slowed him down. Over the past three seasons, Cooper Kupp has struggled to stay on the field. This year, an ankle injury in Week 2 limited him to just 12 games, with 67 catches, 710 yards, and six touchdowns. Obviously, it’s not that bad, but let’s face the reality, it’s nowhere near his peak. Still, Kupp isn’t ready to fade away.

That’s why when writing an emotional farewell letter to the NFL world, especially LA, the WR wrote, “I have taken so much pride in playing alongside my teammates for the LA community, so thank you for embracing my family and making this such a special place for us. 2024 began with one of the best training camps of my career. Preparations start now for 2025. Highly motivated, as healthy as ever, and looking forward to playing elite football for years to come. Love you guys..But coming for it all,””

With his concluding statements, it’s clear that the 31-year-old isn’t retiring soon. And now that he’s locked in, ready to prove he’s still got it. But wait, there’s a problem! Cooper Kupp is set to make $20 million in 2025, with a cap hit of nearly $30 million.

Now, that’s a big price tag. And if the Rams want to move him, finding a trade partner won’t be easy. But for now, the Vikings are seen as the frontrunners to land him. It’s because the team’s coach Kevin O’Connell was the DC in LA during Kupp’s standout season.