Cooper Kupp talked about his emotions while leaving the Rams, and it’s relatable
In his first interview since signing with the Seahawks, former Rams receiver Cooper Kupp came off as vulnerable, human and relatable. I am sure Kupp has been conflicted since he has moved from the Los Angeles Rams to the Seattle Seahawks, and he expressed that he didn’t get ”a ton of clarity“ on why he was released and “it’s been difficult”, but in the same interview he also said he still has “so much respect” for the players and coaches in L.A.
How can Kupp be so hurt by the Rams’ decision, while respecting the people who released him?
Kupp is still processing what happened
This is a human-being who thought he would go out like Aaron Donald, but with another Lombardi Trophy. Cooper never imagined he’d be out of the Rams’ organization. He said point blank this situation has been “difficult.” Kupp must be feeling all types of emotions from the disappointment of the release, to the excitement of working again with former Ram Ernest Jones, and to be building something fresh with the newly signed Sam Darnold.
Kupp doesn’t want to burn any bridges in L.A.
Kupp will be seeing the Rams again soon as a Seahawk. He could even one day be a coach for the Rams, or at the very least, he should have a ceremony there for being the Super Bowl MVP he is.
Kupp may be hurt emotionally, but he wants to keep his relationships in L.A. positive, and his interview reflected that.
Things worked out for the star wideout
Cooper gets to play where he grew up, playing for a team that he once followed. He is getting another nice payday on top of the money he earned from the Rams. Despite the shock Kupp may be feeling, it’s not all bad.
So with the amount of $ both the Seahawks are paying Kupp + the amount the rams STILL have to pay Kupp for cutting him, Coop will be making his $30 mill/year for the next two years lmfao
My guy got cut & is still getting paid the same amount of his previous contract with LA pic.twitter.com/8k7ZQb5mqR
— Christian Gonzalez (@Christian_Gee17) March 15, 2025
Kupp’s reactions are human
Change is hard, but some change also leads to more possibilities, so consider this new direction for Kupp bittersweet. Yes, Kupp is bummed by his release, but also yes, Kupp is stoked to get to work with the Seahawks.
It will be fascinating to see where his career goes from here, and because he is so insightful, I hope he continues to share the details of his journey.
