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Sean McVay has notable comment about Cooper Kupp trade rumors
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay made some notable comments about the Cooper Kupp trade rumors following Thursday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

After the Rams beat the Vikings 30-20 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, McVay spoke about the boost L.A. received from getting Kupp and Puka Nacua back. McVay also made it clear he is not anticipating any trade involving Kupp.

“I’m really glad to have Cooper Kupp back with us and I expect it to stay that way,” McVay said, via Michael Baca of NFL.com.

McVay acknowledged that teams have reached out to the Rams about Kupp, but he said there have been things reported about the situation that are “just not true.”

Of course, it would only hurt L.A.’s position if it was looking to trade Kupp and McVay admitted it publicly. McVay could simply be trying to maintain leverage if the Rams are shopping Kupp to rival teams.

Kupp returned on Thursday night from an ankle injury that had kept him out since Week 2. He finished with five catches for 51 yards and a touchdown.

Nacua made an even bigger impact. The second-year wideout played for the first time since he suffered a knee injury in Week 1, and his return was unexpected. The belief was that Nacua would be limited, but he led the Rams with seven catches for 106 yards.

If the Rams do decide to trade Kupp, one AFC contender is listed as the heavy favorite to acquire the former Offensive Player of the Year.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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