Cooper Kupp’s Seahawks Revival: From Rams Castoff to Super Bowl Catalyst
Almost a year after the Los Angeles Rams told Cooper Kupp he wasn’t in their future plans, the veteran wideout is not just still standing-he’s thriving. Now wearing Seahawks blue and green, Kupp has found new life in Seattle, and it's coming at the perfect time. The 30-year-old receiver is headed back to the Super Bowl, this time as a key piece in a Seahawks team that’s peaking when it matters most.
Seattle punched its ticket to the big game with a 31-27 win in the NFC Championship, and while Kupp’s stat line wasn’t eye-popping-four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown-his impact went beyond the box score. He was the steady veteran presence this young Seahawks offense needed, and his touchdown grab in the red zone was a reminder that when the lights are brightest, Kupp still knows how to find the end zone.
Let’s not overlook the quarterback play either. Sam Darnold, often seen as a journeyman trying to rewrite his narrative, delivered one of the best games of his career.
He went 25-of-36 for 346 yards and three touchdowns-efficient, poised, and in control. This wasn’t just a good game from Darnold; it was a statement.
And he had help. Kenneth Walker III chipped in with 62 hard-fought yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba stole the show with 10 catches for 153 yards and a score.
The rookie’s breakout performance was electric, but it was Kupp’s presence that gave this offense balance and experience.
Remember, Kupp signed with Seattle on a three-year, $45 million deal in free agency. Some questioned the fit.
Others wondered if his best days were behind him. But the Seahawks saw something-and now that vision is paying off.
In his first season in the Pacific Northwest, Kupp is back in the Super Bowl, with a chance to add another ring to his resume.
This run has clearly meant a lot to the Kupp family. After the Seahawks clinched their Super Bowl berth, Cooper’s wife, Anna Marie Kupp, posted an emotional message reflecting on their journey.
While she didn’t name names, the message was raw, real, and pointed-speaking to the emotional toll of the past year, and the faith that carried them through it. It wasn’t about bitterness, she said, but about remembering the confusion and uncertainty they faced when the Rams moved on.
The post struck a chord, not just with Seahawks fans, but with anyone who’s ever had to bet on themselves after being counted out.
And while the Kupp-Rams chapter may be closed on paper, the story still lingers. Tensions reportedly boiled over behind the scenes, with coaches from both teams nearly coming to blows in an elevator after a comment was made about Kupp.
It’s clear that emotions are still running high-and understandably so. Kupp spent his entire career with the Rams before this season, including that magical Super Bowl-winning run.
To be let go, only to return and help eliminate them from the playoffs? That’s the kind of full-circle moment that doesn’t happen often in the NFL.
During the regular season, Kupp played in all 16 games, posting 47 catches for 593 yards and two touchdowns. Modest numbers by his standards, but his role in Seattle’s offense was never about volume-it was about timing, leadership, and trust. And when the Seahawks needed a play in the red zone, or a voice in the huddle, Kupp delivered.
Now, the Seahawks are headed to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, and Kupp is right in the middle of it. For a player who was once the centerpiece of a Rams offense, only to be told he was no longer part of the plan, this moment is rich with meaning. He’s not just playing for another ring-he’s proving that he still belongs on the biggest stage in football.
And if his journey this season is any indication, he’s far from done.