That’s a fascinating turn of events for both franchises. Cooper Kupp moving to Seattle is not only a homecoming but also a major statement about where the Seahawks see themselves post-2024. Missing the playoffs despite matching the Rams’ record had to sting, especially given how tight the NFC West race was.
Letting go of both Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf in the same offseason signals a significant shift in philosophy for Seattle — perhaps leaning into a younger, more versatile offensive core centered around Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Kupp, even if not the All-Pro version we saw a few years ago, brings elite route-running, high football IQ, and leadership that should ease JSN’s transition into the WR1 role.
For the Rams, releasing Kupp likely came down to a combination of age, salary cap realities, and a desire to turn the page. But for Seattle, it’s a savvy pickup — especially if Kupp stays healthy. He gives them a dependable target in the short and intermediate game, perfect for a developing QB or a system focused on rhythm and timing.
Exactly — that’s the heart of the Cooper Kupp signing: it’s a calculated risk. The talent, leadership, and fit are there, but the durability is a very real concern. You’re right to highlight that Kupp hasn’t played a full season since 2021, and three straight years with significant time missed — especially after turning 30 — is a pattern, not a fluke.
Seattle likely isn’t counting on 17 games from him; they’re hoping for 10–12 quality appearances, ideally down the stretch and in division games — like those against the Rams. You can bet Kupp has those circled in red. Returning to L.A. in Seahawks colors will mean something, and if he’s going to push through nagging injuries for any matchup, it’ll be that one.
That also makes the Seahawks’ depth plan critical. JSN as the top target makes sense, but Seattle will need younger, more durable wideouts to step up — whether that’s a rookie, a second-year breakout candidate, or even a hybrid TE/WR type to absorb some of the volume when Kupp is sidelined.
Seahawks’ Cooper Kupp finds out when he can take revenge on the Rams in rumored leak
That’s a tough pill to swallow — and it says a lot about how brutal the NFL can be, even for a player like Cooper Kupp who gave everything to one franchise.
Eight seasons, a Super Bowl MVP, and years as the face of the Rams’ offense… yet when the end came, it sounds like it lacked the respect and transparency he deserved. Kupp’s comments suggest he felt blindsided, or at least left in the dark — which is especially disappointing given how deeply invested he was in the team and community.
It could be that the Rams were trying to navigate financial gymnastics — restructuring options, waiting on other moves, or shopping him quietly — but for a player of Kupp’s stature, that’s not much of an excuse. He had earned at least an honest conversation.
This likely fuels the fire for him in Seattle. That sense of being discarded or disrespected can be a powerful motivator, and with two games a year against the Rams, he’ll have the chance to respond the way great players often do — on the field.
That’s exactly right — for someone like Cooper Kupp, just suiting up against the Rams will be enough to ignite that extra gear. Athletes of his caliber don’t forget slights, real or perceived, and if he’s healthy for even one of those division matchups, you can count on him being the most motivated player on the field.
And as for the Rams’ leaked schedule — Ozzy NFL has had a decent track record in recent years. While not officially confirmed, his leaks are usually close to the real thing. If the Rams’ full slate is out, we can probably triangulate when those Seattle matchups might fall, especially if we start seeing more NFC West details come out.
Once the full schedule drops tonight, we’ll get clarity. But if even one of those Seattle–L.A. games is in primetime or late in the season, you can bet the NFL knows exactly what kind of storyline they’re sitting on — Kupp’s “revenge tour” game against the team that let him go.
Leave a Reply