The only wide receivers under contract for the Los Angeles Rams next year are Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp and Jordan Whittington. Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell, Tyler Johnson and Xavier Smith are all set to be free agents, making it possible for them to sign elsewhere. While Smith may return due to his abilities as a returner, that’s at least three roster spots that the Rams will look to fill this offseason at the wide receiver position.
It remains possible the Rams will bring back Robinson as they did last offseason, it’s become clear that Atwell and Johnson are not exactly in the franchises’ plans moving forward, calling into question how GM Les Snead will address such a pressing need.
Another element to that question is the future of Kupp. He will be 32 years old in June and is set to cap hits of $29.8 million and $27.3 million over the next two seasons. He’s aging and has an extensive injury history, and he’s already won a triple crown, Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP.
How much more football does Kupp have left in him? And at this point, how much longer does he want to play for? More importantly, what is the succession plan for the WR2 role once Kupp hangs it up? That has to be a major question circling inside the organization.
While several players will be re-signed, the veteran free-agent receiver class looks promising, as does the 2025 draft class. With the Rams getting younger at every other position, perhaps it is time to add some youth to the pass-catching core.
