Myles Garrett wasn’t the only surprising trade news to come down on the start of Super Bowl week. Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp took to social media to essentially say goodbye to Los Angeles and the fans, as he shared the team is looking to trade the former All-Pro receiver.
While it remains to be seen if the Lions would have interest in trading for Kupp, it is interesting to note that there are some ties between Kupp and the Lions’ front office. Current Lions general manager Brad Holmes was director of college scouting for the Rams when Kupp was selected in the fourth round of the 2017 draft.
Assistant general manager Ray Agnew was also part of that Rams front office that drafted Kupp. Agnew was in his first season as director of pro personnel for the Rams.
Current Rams general manager Les Snead was the spearhead that helped build the Rams and was key in the team winning Super Bowl 56. But make no mistake, Holmes and Agnew were also very important in the decision-making. If, by some chance, the Lions do swing a deal for Kupp — a deal that is far from a guarantee at this point — the two men leading the charge will know exactly what they’re getting in Kupp and know a thing or two about giving him an opportunity.
