Brooks Running made a notable play in Seattle, and Cooper Kupp is the face of it.
With the 2026 NFL season set to begin tomorrow night, Brooks announced that it has become the Seattle Seahawks’ Official Running Partner. The company also introduced Kupp, who grew up in Yakima and played at Central Washington, as one of its new global ambassadors.
Kupp said the connection runs deeper than a logo deal.
"Running is a huge part of my game," Kupp said in a press release. "I've even had moments where I've had to rebuild the way I run post-injury, so I don't take it for granted. That connection to running, along with our shared ties to Seattle, makes this partnership feel natural and special."
He joins WNBA forward Maddy Westbeld and Premier League footballer Oscar Bobb as the other new global ambassadors in the announcement.
Brooks is also tying the partnership to a wider push in the community. The brand will support a weekly Coach of the Week program through the Seahawks, with gear going to coaching staffs and money flowing directly into their programs. Girls flag football will be included as well, with year-end recognition for standout coaches and players in both tackle and flag.
The company is also expanding its Future Run grant program, which already provides gear and funding to high school track and cross country teams in need, with a strong share of those grants staying in Washington. Brooks plans to highlight that effort at a Seahawks home game this winter.
For Brooks, this deal adds another layer to a recent run of team partnerships. For Kupp, it puts a Washington product right at the center of a move that connects Seattle, the Seahawks and the sport of running.
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