US EditionCooper Kupp Was Unceremoniously Cast Aside by the Rams. A Year Later, He’s Playing a Key Role for a Rival in the Super Bowl
- On Jan 25, 2026, Cooper Kupp converted an outstretched third-and-7 with more than three minutes left, and his third-down touchdown on a third-and-3 clinched the NFC Championship for Seattle Seahawks.
- After the Rams cut him this offseason, Seattle signed Cooper Kupp on a three-year, $45 million deal, and his difficult departure preceded Seattle's fourth Super Bowl appearance.
- On third down, Kupp's efficiency stood out as 11 of his 14 catches went for first downs, with three of four catches on third down.
- Kupp's impact could help the Seahawks as he joins the small group of multi-time Super Bowl MVPs and the first to do so with multiple teams, with a 46% rushing success rate when on the field.
- Smith-Njigba praised Kupp, saying 'We wouldn't be the team we are without Coop, just what he brings on and off the field', while Kupp said Monday, 'When it comes time to play the game, it's just us'.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Seahawks' Cooper Kupp on Rams split: 'Sometimes good things die'
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cooper Kupp quickly rattled off Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks when asked about veteran wide receivers he turned to for advice during his eight years with the Los Angeles Rams.
Cooper Kupp received Patriots interest before signing with Seahawks
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cooper Kupp’s first foray into NFL free agency ultimately led him to Seattle. But before the veteran wide receiver signed with the Seahawks last spring, he drew interest from their Super Bowl LX opponent, the Patriots. “They had reached out,” Kupp said Wednesday at Seattle’s Super Bowl hotel. “They were interested, then they kind of went dark. So I think there was something there initially, but it never (advanced).” The Super …
Cooper Kupp was unceremoniously cast aside by the Rams. A year later, he’s playing a key role for a rival in the Super Bowl
A year ago, Cooper Kupp could barely hide his heartbreak: The Los Angeles Rams, the only NFL team he’d ever played for, made it clear they were done with him.
ABC FOX Montana
Seahawks kid Cooper Kupp seeks new Super Bowl memories
How do you top winning the Super Bowl and being named MVP of American football's biggest game? If you're Cooper Kupp, you try to win another with your childhood team.
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