NFL News: Cooper Kupp throws shade at Rams after surprising move to the Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks will have a new wide receiver in the 2025 NFL season. Cooper Kupp has decided to stay in the NFC West but has now thrown slight shade at the Los Angeles Rams after his surprising exit from the club.

After the end of the 2024 season, rumors suggested that the Rams were going to undergo a major rebuild. While they managed to retain Matthew Stafford, one of his key teammates left this offseason.

The Rams couldn’t find a suitable trading partner for Cooper Kupp, which is why they released him. He quickly found a landing spot with the Seahawks, yet he is still surprised by his departure from Los Angeles.

Cooper Kupp sends strong message to the Rams after his unexpected release

Cooper Kupp was a key element of the Rams’ offense in recent years. Unfortunately, injuries sidelined him for several games lately, which became a big issue for the club.

When the Rams discovered a hidden gem in Puka Nacua, rumors about a potential exit for Cooper Kupp started growing. Those suggestions became a reality this offseason when the club designated the wide receiver as a post-June 1 release.

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The Rams quickly found his replacement by signing Davante Adams, another talented veteran wideout. However, Kupp was definitely not expecting all these changes and has thrown slight shade at his former club regarding his unexpected release.

“It’s been difficult,” Kupp told reporters. “In all honesty, it’s been very difficult and frustrating and there’s been lots of questions. It’s a real tough situation. I’ve said, I’ve always imagined that I’d finish my career there, but that’s not what the plan was that God had for me and my family.”

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Fortunately for Cooper Kupp, it didn’t take long for him to find a suitable landing spot. The Seahawks wanted to replace DK Metcalf with a top-tier wideout, and Kupp was the best solution for their problems.

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The Seahawks made Cooper Kupp an irresistible offer to join their cause. The wide receiver signed a 3-year, $45 million contract that runs through the 2027 season.