Winners, losers of Wednesday’s free agency: Rams cut ties with Super Bowl LVI MVP

The NFL’s free agency has been heating up, and Wednesday was no exception. Here are the winners and losers:

Winners
– Denver Broncos passing offense: They signed tight end Evan Engram to a two-year, $23M deal with $16.5M guaranteed. If Engram rebounds from his injury, he could become a valuable weapon for quarterback Bo Nix. Engram’s presence could elevate the Broncos’ passing game and provide a reliable target for Nix.
– Edge-rusher DeMarcus Lawrence: Despite missing 13 games in 2024 due to a foot injury, Lawrence found a new team in free agency. This is a significant win for Lawrence, as he gets a fresh start and a chance to prove himself again.
– Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles made some savvy moves in free agency, signing safety Justin Simmons to a four-year deal and re-signing cornerback James Bradberry to a three-year deal. These moves bolster their secondary and maintain their competitive edge.
– Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs re-signed wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to a one-year deal, ensuring that quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a reliable target in the passing game.

Losers
– Wide receiver Cooper Kupp: The Los Angeles Rams cut Kupp after failing to find a trade partner. This move saves the Rams $15M in cap space but leaves Kupp, the Super Bowl LVI MVP, searching for a new team. Kupp’s departure is a significant loss for the Rams, as he was a key contributor to their Super Bowl victory.
– Los Angeles Rams: The Rams’ decision to cut Cooper Kupp has left them without a top wide receiver. They will need to find a suitable replacement to maintain their competitive edge.