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Cooper Kupp
WR · SEA

Cooper Kupp

Position WR
Team SEA
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Cooper Kupp

NFL player. Position: WR. Team: SEA.

Quick Facts

  • Position: WR
  • Team: SEA (Seattle Seahawks)
  • Age: 33 (turns June 15, 2026)

2026 Outlook

Kupp signed with the Seahawks in 2025 after the Rams released him, and immediately made an impact in their Super Bowl run. He finished third on the team in receptions (47) and second in receiving yards (593) with 2 TDs, playing a complementary role to WR1 Jaxon Smith-Njigba. In the playoffs, Kupp produced 60+ receiving-yard contests and made a crucial third-and-7 catch in the NFC Championship Game to seal the victory over his former Rams. He logged 6 catches for 61 yards in Super Bowl LX. At 33 heading into the 2026 season, Kupp remains motivated to continue competing and views the Super Bowl win as a springboard for another championship run rather than a final achievement (per Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp 'never for a second' considered retiring after Super Bowl win).

Despite trade-cut speculation during the offseason, Seattle retained Kupp on his three-year, $45M deal (running through 2027), confirming their commitment to the veteran receiver as a core piece. His mentorship is reshaping Smith-Njigba's approach to the game — the young WR credits Kupp with helping him shift focus from results to daily process (per Seahawks Star Cooper Kupp Announces Personal News Weeks Before Start of NFL Season).

Record-breaking context. Calvin Johnson reflected on Kupp's near-miss at breaking Johnson's single-season receiving yards record in 2021 (when Kupp finished with 1,947 yards, second all-time). Johnson stated: "I thought he was going to break it, honestly." He emphasized that maintaining pace throughout the season is crucial: "You got to have a good start. It's hard to pick it up late in the season. You got to get off to a good start, [and] you got to maintain that good pace and then you got to finish strong" (per Calvin Johnson predicts which receiver will break his NFL record).

Role / Depth Chart

Complementary WR in Seattle's offense alongside WR1 Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Sees usage across the field but likely to remain in a secondary receiving role.

Injury Status

Week 2 back issue (Sept 17): Kupp was limited in the Seahawks' practice on Wednesday, September 16, with a back issue. The injury appears minor—Kupp met with media the same day with no mention of the injury, suggesting it's a maintenance precaution rather than a serious concern. He projects to be available for Week 2 vs. Arizona with full participation expected by Sunday. Fantasy managers should monitor practice participation Friday/Saturday to confirm his status, but the injury does not appear serious (per Seahawks Dealt Cooper Kupp Injury News Days Before Cardinals Game).

Pre-Week 1 soreness (Aug 21): Dealing with soreness heading into Week 1. Coach Mike Macdonald sat him out of joint practice with Titans as a precaution. No structural injury indicated, but worth monitoring (per Cooper Kupp talks Seahawks ownership change, 'Hard Knocks').

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Coaches shaping Cooper's role

Mike MacdonaldHead CoachBrian FleuryOffensive CoordinatorJake PeetzOffensive Passing Game Coordinator/QuarterbacksKarl ScottDefensive Passing Game Coordinator/Defensive BacksFrisman JacksonWide ReceiversJohn BentonSenior Offensive Assistant/Offensive LineQuinshon OdomAssistant Offensive Line

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