UNBELIEVABLE: Rams Head Coach Sean McVay Shocks NFL by Cutting Tutu Atwell and Cooper Kupp
In a move that has left fans, analysts, and NFL insiders stunned, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has reportedly made the shocking decision to cut both wide receivers Tutu Atwell and Cooper Kupp. The news broke early this morning and has since sent shockwaves throughout the league, raising serious questions about the Rams’ strategy, direction, and the future of the team’s offense.
Cooper Kupp, the 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl LVI MVP, has been the face of the Rams’ receiving corps for several seasons. Known for his precision route-running, high football IQ, and clutch performances, Kupp has been one of the league’s most productive and reliable receivers when healthy. In 2021, he completed one of the greatest seasons for a wide receiver in NFL history, recording 145 catches for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns, leading the league in all three categories.
Tutu Atwell, a speedster drafted in the second round in 2021, was viewed as a promising deep threat with untapped potential. Though his usage has fluctuated over his first few seasons, Atwell showed flashes of explosiveness and had begun to carve out a niche role in McVay’s offense. His release, while surprising, is less shocking than Kupp’s—but both cuts occurring simultaneously is unprecedented and has left fans baffled.
According to sources close to the team, the decision appears to be part of a broader roster overhaul as the Rams look to get younger and create cap space heading into the 2025 season. Still, cutting a franchise cornerstone like Kupp, who has been one of the most consistent performers and locker-room leaders, is being viewed by many as a drastic and possibly risky move.
Reactions around the league have been swift and emotional. Several current and former players took to social media expressing disbelief and respect for both receivers. “Cooper Kupp is one of the best to ever do it,” tweeted one NFL veteran. “Can’t believe the Rams let him go like that. Respect always.”
For Rams fans, the move is particularly difficult to digest. Kupp’s connection with quarterback Matthew Stafford was a key ingredient in the team’s Super Bowl run just a few seasons ago. With his departure, along with Atwell’s, the Rams’ receiving depth is now a major question mark heading into training camp. The team will now likely lean on younger, unproven talent or make a move in free agency or via trade to bolster the position.
Coach McVay has yet to address the media, but a press conference is expected soon. Until then, speculation will continue to swirl about what prompted such a bold decision, and what it signals for the Rams’ future plans.
One thing is certain: The NFL world didn’t see this coming. Cutting a beloved veteran like Cooper Kupp and an emerging weapon like Tutu Atwell in one fell swoop is more than a personnel move—it’s a clear message that big changes are underway in Los Angeles.
