After eight years with the Rams, it became clear that Los Angeles wasn't interested in retaining the star wide receiver. Kupp helped lead the Rams to the Super Bowl in 2021 and was a crucial piece in them claiming the title. But injuries have taken a toll on him over the past few seasons, limiting his production. Last year, Kupp remained relatively healthy, playing in 12 games for the Rams. During that time, he posted 67 catches for 710 yards and six touchdowns. His best season came in 2021 when he put up 145 catches for 1,947 yards and 16 scores.

Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp agreed to terms on a contract with the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced Friday night. The deal is for three years and worth $45 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move brings Kupp back to his home state and helps the Seahawks fill their void at wide receiver after they moved on from Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. Kupp, 31, grew up roughly 140 miles southeast of Seattle in Yakima, Washington, then attended college at Eastern Washington before the Rams drafted him in 2017. He was released at the start of the new league year Wednesday, after Los Angeles failed to trade him, ending his eight-season run with the team.

His 710 receiving yards last year were his lowest since putting up 566 in 2018, a season in which he missed half the games. He has not played in over 12 games since that 2022 campaign and hasn't eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark since then, either. "I have taken so much pride in playing alongside my teammates for the LA community, so thank you for embracing my family and making this such a special place for us," Kupp said on social media last month. "2024 began with one of the best training camps of my career. Preparations start now for 2025. Highly motivated, as healthy as ever, and looking forward to playing elite football for years to come. Love you guys… But coming for it all." Kupp joins ascending wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Seattle, and Darnold will get a steady veteran to lean on in his first season in Seattle.