Cooper Kupp joins NFC West rivals after career with Rams comes to an end
Cooper Kupp is staying in the NFC West, opting to play for the L.A. Rams’ chief rival the Seattle Seahawks, on a three-year, $45 million deal. LA cut Kupp at the start of the new league year on Wednesday, shortly after signing Davante Adams to kick off free agency.
The 2021 Offensive Player of the Year returns to his home state, where he is tasked with helping rebuild the Seahawks’ retooled receiving room. Kupp played collegiately at Eastern Washington and was a third-round pick in 2017 as part of Sean McVay’s first draft class with the Rams.
Washington back across my chest. Let’s go!!!!! pic.twitter.com/7TBbAvtMOj
— Cooper Kupp (@CooperKupp) March 14, 2025
Seattle parted with Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf as part of its offensive makeover under second-year head coach Mike Macdonald. Kupp will catch passes from fellow free agent addition Sam Darnold after Seattle traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders.
The 2022 Super Bowl MVP is the second Rams wideout to leave for a division rival in free agency. On March 13, Demarcus Robinson signed a two-year, $9.5 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers.
Kupp has played just 33 games since his triple crown campaign, with 67 catches for 710 yards and 6 touchdowns in 12 games last season. Watching Kupp go to a hated rival is bittersweet for Rams fans, but at least he’s proof that you truly can go home again.
