Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua returned from injury to help the Los Angeles Rams to a 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings Thursday night football.

After the game, Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed that teams had called Los Angeles to inquire about a trade for Kupp, but added that he “expects” the All-Pro receiver to remain with the team.

“Here’s what I’ll tell you,” McVay said. “Teams have been reaching out. Some of the things I’ve seen there… They’re just not true. We’ve discussed that with those individuals. Teams have been calling about him. And we’ve let him know what the dialogue was there.”

“There are a lot of things where there isn’t a lot of accountability for the reports. And that’s a shame.”

Kupp, 31, missed five games after suffering an ankle injury during the team’s Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The excitement about his return to action Thursday was somewhat tempered by trade talk swirling around his name The Athletics Dianna Russini had reported that Los Angeles was looking for a second round in discussions surrounding Kupp.

When asked if Kupp’s performance Thursday (five receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown) makes the Rams more likely to make a trade for the star wideout, McVay pushed back.

“No, I don’t think about those things,” McVay said. “I’m thinking about coaching our team. I think a lot of the stuff that was out there or speculation was just that: speculation. We’re an inside-out organization.”

“I’m very happy that Cooper Kupp is back with us. And I expect it will remain that way.”

Kupp has struggled with injuries in each of the past three seasons, but in 2021 he led the league in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns while making a run at the NFL’s single-season passing record. Kupp won Offensive Player of the Year and helped lead the Rams to a Super Bowl victory, taking home MVP honors in the big game.

With Kupp and Nacua healthy and fresh off back-to-back wins, Los Angeles (3-4) appears poised to make a second-half playoff push.