One of the top remaining storylines in free agency is the looming Cooper Kupp decision. The now-former Ram is expected to sign with a new team soon, and further details about his potential destination have emerged.
The Seahawks have already been mentioned as a Kupp suitor, which comes as no surprise. Seattle cut Tyler Lockett shortly before trading away D.K. Metcalf, creating the need for at least one veteran addition. Kupp is a Yakima, Washington, native, so a Seahawks agreement would represent a homecoming and allow him to remain on the West Coast after eight years in Los Angeles.
Confirming Seattle is “very interested” in Kupp, a report from Dianna Russini, Jourdan Rodrigue, Jon Machota, Saad Yousef and Mark Puleo of The Athletic adds the Cowboys fit that same description (subscription required). Dallas is in the market for a new No. 2 receiver with Brandin Cooks currently without a deal. The veteran has expressed a willingness to re-sign, although he also feels he was not utilized properly during his two-year tenure with the team.
While a departure on that front would leave a notable vacancy on the depth chart behind CeeDee Lamb, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cowboys’ “push” to land Kupp has not elevated the team to the status of favorites. Taking things further, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News adds the team is “not in the mix” for Kupp at this point. The Cowboys re-signed returner Kavonte Turpin – who has taken on a larger offensive role in each of three years with the team – but a proven receiver would be welcomed as part of the team’s efforts to take a step forward in 2025.
Yesterday, Kupp was connected to an asking price of around $12MM per year. Teams were seen as unwilling to go that high for the 31-year-old (who has missed considerable time since his ‘Triple Crown’ campaign in 2021), and Russini adds that remains the case at this point. The Rams were willing to retain salary in a potential Kupp trade, but his release has left him free to ink a deal with any suitor. The Pro Bowler will not be able to match the $26.7MM AAV of his previous pact, though, of course.
The Jaguars emerged as a potential team to watch on the Kupp front, but an update indicated they are not in the running. The Patriots, meanwhile, are seen as a contender as they continue to seek out a veteran receiver. Thursday also produced a report stating a mutual interest exists between Kupp and the Broncos. The Athletic piece notes a decision can be expected today, so clarity on his future should emerge very soon.