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Cooper Kupp Next Team Odds: Patriots and Chargers Battling for Star WR

David Evans Sports Editor

Published10 Mar 2025

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Cooper Kupp’s time with the Rams looks to be over. After a Super Bowl MVP run in 2021, injuries have slowed him down, and the team is set to release him unless a trade happens. At 32, he still offers elite route-running, reliable hands, and clutch playmaking. But with Puka Nacua emerging and Davante Adams in the mix, Kupp is expendable. Where’s he headed next? Let’s break down the best landing spots and odds.

Cooper Kupp’s Next Team Odds

Team	Odds	Implied Probability
Chargers	+300	25%
Patriots	+400	20%
Steelers	+550	15.4%
Broncos	+900	10%
Lions	+1150	8%
Texans	+1400	6.7%

*Odds for entertainment purposes only

Chargers Favorites to Land Kupp

Los Angeles Chargers (+300)

Staying in LA after being told he’s being moved on? That’s a no-brainer perk. The Chargers could use a savvy vet like Kupp to pair with their young speedsters, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. Justin Herbert’s the kind of QB who’d feast with Kupp’s third-down wizardry, and Jim Harbaugh’s building something legit out there. This feels like a match made in SoCal heaven, and our expert oddsmakers with decades of experiences at top sportsbooks believe that’s where he is heading.

Kupp Heading to Patriots?

New England Patriots (+400)

The Pats are rebuilding, sure, but they’re desperate for a legit WR1 to help Drake Maye grow up fast. Kupp could be that guy—think of him as a mentor who still balls out. They’ve got the flexibility to make it happen, and if Kupp’s cool with a leadership gig over instant contention, this could click.

Steelers Eyeing Kupp?

Pittsburgh Steelers (+550)

George Pickens is a highlight machine, but Pittsburgh’s WR2 spot is a question mark with Mike Williams hitting free agency. Kupp’s a plug-and-play slot guy who’d thrive in their gritty, win-now culture. The QB situation’s shaky—who knows who will end up as the starting QB—but Kupp could help steady the ship, whoever is at the helm.

Kupp a Fit in Denver?

Denver Broncos (+900)

Sean Payton’s cooking something in Denver, and Bo Nix looked solid in a playoff-bound 2024. Courtland Sutton’s reliable, but the depth behind him is iffy. Kupp would give Nix a go-to guy and add some veteran swagger to a team trying to crash the AFC West party.

Could Kupp Reunite with Goff?

Detroit Lions (+1150)

Picture this: Kupp reuniting with Jared Goff, his old Super Bowl buddy. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta are studs, but adding Kupp turns Detroit’s offense into a nightmare for defenses. The Lions are legit contenders—why not stack the deck even more?

Texans a Sneaky Fit for Kupp?

Houston Texans (+1400)

C.J. Stroud’s a star, Nico Collins is a beast, but Houston’s WR room thins out fast after that. Kupp as a WR2 or slot weapon in Bobby Slowik’s McVay-style offense? That’s a sneaky-good fit for a team on the rise, even if they might have other priorities.

Commentary

Nick Raffoul, Head of News at SportsCasting, weighs in:

“Cooper Kupp’s next move is fascinating because he’s still a difference-maker, even with the injury history. The Chargers feel like the sweet spot—Herbert’s elite, and Kupp wouldn’t even have to move. But don’t sleep on the Patriots; they’ve got a blank slate and a young QB who’d lean hard on a vet like him. Wherever he lands, Kupp’s going to elevate the room—he’s just that kind of player.”