Seattle Seahawks Sign WR Cooper Kupp To 3-Year Deal
The Seattle Seahawks have had quite the eventful offseason, remaking their offensive roster. Quarterback Geno Smith was traded to the Raiders, and Sam Darnold was signed. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was traded to the Steelers, and Tyler Lockett was released. The team is making headlines again. They have signed former Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp to a three-year deal.
Seattle Seahawks Sign Cooper Kupp
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports it is a three-year, $45 million deal for Cooper Kupp. The Super Bowl-winning receiver is originally from Washington state, so this is a bit of a homecoming for him. Reports surfaced earlier this week that the Los Angeles Rams would release the former third-round pick after failing to find a trade partner. This past season, he caught 67 passes for 710 yards and six touchdowns. This isn’t terrible production, but his cap hit was too high, and Puka Nacua had become the primary target in the offense.
The Seattle Seahawks hope he can recapture the magic of the 2021 season. That year, he caught 145 passes for a whopping 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns, all of which led the league. He has dealt with injuries in the past year, but when he is on the field, he is still a great possession receiver who can pick up key first downs when needed.
2025 Outlook
The Seattle Seahawks were in the playoff hunt for most of last year but faltered down the stretch. The front office must have decided it was time for a massive change. Jaxon Smith-Njigba proved he could be a WR1 in the back half of last year, but the rest of the team needed upgrades. The team hopes the additions of Darnold, Kupp, and many others can make the offense more dynamic.
They will have to compete with Kupp’s former team. Los Angeles made a free-agent splash of their own, signing Davante Adams to a deal. They hope he can play the role that Kupp filled for so many years. San Francisco and Arizona will also be no slouches, though they still have massive questions heading into 2025. Will these upgrades be enough to get them back to the postseason, or is all this spending for nothing?
