The Los Angeles Rams released wide receiver Cooper Kupp officially on Wednesday, though their decision to do so has been known since February. While Kupp made it clear he didn’t agree with the decision, saying he always thought he’d “begin and end in LA”, he seems to have come to terms with it as he sent an emotional goodbye on Thursday, thanking the franchise and the city for his time there.
Eight years of incredible memories.
We talked often about the Rams being back in LA and how we would grow to be something special here. And there was frustration early on around getting the buy in from the people of LA.
But we knew at the end of the day, it’s about providing… pic.twitter.com/QhW9oihGeT
– Cooper Kupp (@Cooperkupp) March 12, 2025
While Kupp hasn’t played to the same level he did in 2021, when he won the triple crown on the way to the Rams’ Super Bowl victory (and his own Super Bowl MVP), he’s still a hot commodity and had several contenders. Last season, his 710 yards were the second-lowest of his careeryet he still surpassed the double-digit yards per reception mark with 10.6 and totaled 67 catches and six touchdowns, despite dealing with some injuries.
Cooper Kupp heading to Seahawks
Now, Kupp is heading to Seattle to play for the Seahawks on a three-year, $45 million deal. He’ll earn $15 million a year, which was his asking price.
Kupp’s other suitors included the New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Dallas Cowboys.
The Seahawks, after releasing Tyler Lockett and trading DK Metcalf, were left with a huge hole at the wide receiver position opposite Jaxon Smith-Njigbaso this is a huge move for Seattle. It also happens to be Kupp’s hometown, which probably doesn’t hurt for his desire to be there.
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