Can Cooper Kupp remedy AFC group’s longtime WR downside?

The Los Angeles Rams are making ready to maneuver on from Cooper Kupp, and one group is likely to be significantly determined to signal the veteran extensive receiver if he turns into a free agent.

The Rams have been looking for a commerce suitor for Kupp. They’re reportedly planning to launch him on Wednesday if no deal materializes. Kupp would possible draw loads of curiosity on the free-agent market, and it could be a shock if a few of it didn’t come from the New England Patriots.

No group within the NFL is in worse want of extensive receiver assist than the Patriots. They haven’t had a very elite possibility within the passing sport since Julian Edelman was final with the group in 2020. Drake Maye confirmed loads of promise as a rookie final season, however the former No. 3 general choose wants playmakers to throw to.

A wholesome Kupp may actually play that function in New England. Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reported on Tuesday that the 31-year-old is at the very least open to the concept of becoming a member of the Patriots.

“Based on a league supply, Kupp is curious in regards to the prospect of taking part in in New England and has shared that curiosity with some near him,” Callahan wrote. “Kupp has private {and professional} connections to Patriots, beginning with ex-college teammate and fellow wideout Kendrick Bourne, who has repeatedly advocated for Kupp to come back to New England on social media. The 2 stay pleasant, sources say.”

Callahan additionally famous that Patriots tight ends coach Thomas Brown was a former assistant head coach underneath Sean McVay in Los Angeles from 2020-22, so Kupp has a connection to Mike Vrabel’s workers.

Kendrick Bourne is at the moment seen as the highest extensive receiver on New England’s roster. He had simply 28 catches for 305 yards and a landing in 12 video games final season. The Pats are hoping at the very least one in all 2024 second-round choose Ja’Lynn Polk or 2024 fourth-round choose Javon Baker makes an enormous second-year leap, however there isn’t any assure of that occuring.

Kupp has battled various accidents, however he nonetheless had 67 catches for 710 yards and 6 touchdowns in 12 video games final season. He would instantly be the perfect receiver on the roster if he signed with the Patriots, and followers could be ecstatic to have him.