When the Rams released Cooper Kupp, it was the end of an era. For Puka Nacua, it hit especially hard. “We spent most of the offseason together training… all the way to when he left out there to Seattle,” Nacua told RG.org. Now Kupp’s in a Seahawks jersey, and for the first time since 2017, the Rams are officially turning the page on one of the most productive receivers in league history. McVay called it “not easy.” But he said so while emphasizing it was about “putting together the whole puzzle.” The reality: the puzzle no longer includes Kupp.

Kupp’s résumé is ridiculous. Triple Crown winner in 2021. Super Bowl MVP. The guy who broke records for fun and bailed out Matthew Stafford when everything was collapsing. But injuries kept piling up. Two straight seasons derailed. And despite his production when healthy, LA made the call to let him walk… Straight into a divisional rival’s huddle. “Seattle’s lucky to have him,” Nacua said. Like it or not, he’s right.

Now, the Rams pivot. Quietly but decisively. On Monday, they signed former Eagles return man and wide receiver Britain Covey to a one-year deal. It won’t raise your antennas unless you know what Covey can do. He led the NFL in punt return yards in 2023. He’s played in a Super Bowl. He’s electric in space, reliable under pressure, and precisely the kind of versatile piece Sean McVay loves to use in multiple roles. At 5-foot-8, 173 pounds, Covey won’t replace Kupp’s presence, but he’s not supposed to.

What Covey does give the Rams is immediate impact on special teams and sneaky depth in the slot. He’s got the burst. The short-area quickness. And if he’s healthy, unlike last year’s shoulder and neck injuries that limited him to five games, he’s going to be a problem for punt units all year. So, it’s a functional signing. Where Covey’s role is clear: change field position, extend drives, and quietly keep the offense moving.

Don’t expect Covey to take over Nacua’s targets. That’s not the plan. But it shouldn’t be a surprise when he shows up on third downs or flips field position with a 47-yard return in the second quarter.

Does Sean McVay and the Rams know Davante Adams’ retiring?

Now, there’s another thing that might have forced Sean McVay and the Rams to fidget with an option like Britain Covey. Davante Adams’ potential last ride. Let’s rewind to January. Davante Adams popped up on Up & Adams and casually dropped a line which got stuck with everyone: “I’m not playing too much longer as it is,” he said. “On my last days in this league… I will not be going to Chicago.” Wait—last days? Since that retirement siren, the league has been wary.

Fast forward to March. The Jets let him go. The Rams picked him up. Seemed like a clean fit for a win-now team. But here’s the catch—Adams has been doing more off the field than on it. Like literally stepping into community roles with more conviction than some rookies show on tape. He visited the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula in Menlo Park.

His words afterward weren’t just lip service, either. “You don’t have to be privileged with anything special—just a start and a fresh slate,” he said. That’s not your usual offseason soundbite. That’s legacy talk.

Then came the confirmation. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport dropped the bomb via Adams’ agent Frank Bauer: “He is where he wanted to finish out his great career.” That’s it. No cryptic tweets. No farewell video yet. Just a clean, old-school confirmation that L.A. is the final ride.

If you’re Sean McVay, you’ve got to know this isn’t a long-term investment. Adams isn’t building a new era. He’s giving us a season, maybe. And if that. It was about leaving right, giving back, and walking out on his terms.