Sean McVay made it clear after Thursday night's win that the Los Angeles Rams have no plans to trade Cooper Kupp despite the rumors that have been circulating all week. He acknowledged that teams have called to inquire about the receiver, but the Rams haven't exactly entertained those conversations — and he questioned the credibility of reports suggesting Los Angeles was shopping him.

He spoke to the media again on Friday and reiterated the Rams' plans for Kupp as the trade deadline approaches. He reiterated that the Rams do not want to trade Kupp and he expects the receiver to remain with the team in the future.

It's possible that the Rams will be within a half-game of first place after this weekend if the Seahawks lose to the Bills, so they're very much in the running for the division title.

Perhaps Thursday's win underscores their need to keep Kupp for the rest of the season rather than selling her before the deadline to recoup draft picks for one of their top assets.

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