Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp Joins Seahawks After Rams Release

Cooper Kupp, the 2022 Super Bowl MVP, is moving on after a dramatic departure from the Los Angeles Rams earlier this week. Reports confirm that Kupp has signed a three-year, $45 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks, a divisional rival. Talk about a plot twist.

The star wide receiver is returning to his home state of Washington to join forces with Seattle's new quarterback, Sam Darnold. He’ll step into the shoes left by DK Metcalf, who was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. The Seahawks are clearly making moves, and the addition of Kupp is one that will make waves.

Last month, Kupp disclosed via social media that the Rams were "seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my family to find the right place to continue competing for championships." That statement had fans buzzing, but no trade partner emerged, forcing the Rams to release him. The wide receiver didn't hold back about his feelings, admitting he "did not agree with the decision" and had envisioned his career beginning and ending in L.A.

Injuries have plagued Kupp since his stellar 2022 season, where he earned the receiving Triple Crown and Super Bowl MVP honors. Over the past three seasons, he's appeared in just 33 of 51 games, taking a backseat to younger talent like Puka Nacua. His production has dipped, with last year's 710 receiving yards marking his lowest output since 2018. That season, he missed half the games.

Kupp was drafted by the Rams in the third round back in 2017 out of Eastern Washington and quickly became a cornerstone of the franchise. His 2022 numbers were jaw-dropping: 145 receptions, 1,947 yards, and 16 touchdowns. But since then, he's struggled to replicate that magic.

Despite the challenges, Kupp seems fired up. In a heartfelt social media post last month, he thanked L.A. fans for their support and shared his excitement for the future: "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." Bold words from a player determined to make a comeback.

Seattle, meanwhile, is stacking its offense. Kupp will join rising star Jaxon Smith-Njigba, giving Darnold a steady veteran to lean on in his first season with the team. The Seahawks might just have the recipe for a serious playoff run.