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The Seattle Times Seahawks fantasy football takes on Cooper Kupp
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All The Seattle Times Seahawks insights about Cooper Kupp
PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026
Cooper Kupp served as a mentor to Puka Nacua during their two seasons as Rams teammates, including Nacua's rookie year in 2023. Kupp, a veteran wide receiver entering his seventh NFL season, guided the then-22-year-old Nacua. Kupp joined the Seahawks in 2025 and remains the only Seahawks player for whom Nacua expressed no hostility, underscoring the strength of their professional relationship.PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Kupp is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of the top five receivers for the Seahawks.PositiveProjectionAug 7, 2026
Kupp, who turned 33 in June and accepted a WR2 role last season with Smith-Njigba's emergence, has looked like the best player on the field in camp and did so again Friday. He caught a 5-yard third-down TD, had about a 45-yard gain on a slant from Darnold, and got about a 25-yard gain against Devon Witherspoon. In one-on-one receiver/defensive back drills against Witherspoon, Kupp made the catch both times, including one where he snatched the ball away despite Witherspoon being draped all over him.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Coach Mike Macdonald expressed that veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp has taught him more than he has taught Kupp, highlighting the veteran's influence and value to the team.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Hard Knocks illustrated Kupp's outsized influence beyond his statistical production. Offensive passing game coordinator Jake Peetz told Kupp he was "responsible for any coaching points in your room (the receiver room) that get said here," a responsibility not given to every player. Kupp was shown watching film with coach Mike Macdonald and pointing out something the coach hadn't noticed, prompting Macdonald to exclaim "Why didn't I think of that?" Kupp also played peacemaker during practice fights, helping pull Derick Hall away. Despite career-low statistical numbers last season and entering his 10th season at age 33 with a $17.4 million cap hit, Kupp's value extends far beyond numbers. He has been off to a strong start in camp, catching two passes that keyed a scoring drive for the No. 1 offense against the No. 1 defense in 11-on-11 competition Tuesday, including a TD reception from Sam Darnold.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Wide receiver was featured in Hard Knocks premiere with a notable quote about attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding; Kupp said "I got the invitation, I thought it was a joke" when discussing his attendance at the event.PositiveUsageAug 5, 2026
Kupp was targeted twice by Sam Darnold during scrimmage sessions on Day 9 of training camp: once on a third-and-10 conversion at midfield and again for a touchdown from the 5-yard line, showing continued involvement in the first-team offense.PositiveProjectionAug 2, 2026
WR Cooper Kupp is healthy and performing as expected, part of Seattle's deep and healthy WR corps alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and the returning Tory Horton.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Kupp is anchoring the Seahawks receiving corps alongside Tory Horton, Rashid Shaheed, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Horton referred to him as 'the OG General Coop' and noted he is 'coaching us on everything,' indicating a leadership and mentorship role within the group.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Receiver Cooper Kupp was targeted by Sam Darnold in the end zone during an 11-on-11 red zone session, though the pass was broken up by cornerback Josh Jobe.NegativeUsageAug 1, 2026
Receiver Cooper Kupp was targeted by starting quarterback Sam Darnold during an 11-on-11 red zone session late in practice, though the pass was broken up by cornerback Josh Jobe in the end zone.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Despite being 33 years old and concerns about potential role diminishment with Rashid Shaheed integration and Tory Horton's return, Kupp has shown no signs of slowing down early in camp. He delivered one of the highlight plays of camp earlier in the week with a diving one-handed grab near the sideline and had another handful of catches Thursday, including getting behind rookie safety Bud Clark for a big gain during a one-on-one session. Kupp's approach to camp remains unchanged since entering the NFL in 2017.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Despite being 33 years old and concerns about potential role diminishment with Rashid Shaheed integration and Tory Horton's return, Kupp has shown no signs of slowing down early in camp. He delivered one of the highlight plays of camp earlier in the week with a diving one-handed grab near the sideline and had another handful of catches Thursday, including getting behind rookie safety Bud Clark for a big gain during a one-on-one session. Kupp said his approach to camp is no different from any other since entering the NFL in 2017.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Cooper Kupp, described as an 'aging afterthought,' was a key contributor to the Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning team, demonstrating the organization's ability to extract value from veteran players past their perceived prime.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Cooper Kupp, described as an aging afterthought, was part of the Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning roster. The Seahawks won with Kupp, demonstrating that the team's success came from fit, scheme, and buy-in rather than marquee acquisitions.PositiveUsageJul 29, 2026
Receiver Cooper Kupp caught a TD pass from Sam Darnold on the Seahawks' first play during a team red-zone drill on Day 4. Kupp also provided positive commentary on Jalen Milroe's development, noting that Milroe has 'settled into' the mental demands and is 'letting some balls go with anticipation that he wasn't last year,' indicating Kupp's confidence in the third-string QB's trajectory.PositiveUsageJul 29, 2026
Kupp caught a TD pass from Sam Darnold on the Seahawks' first play of a red-zone drill on Day 4 of training camp, helping the offense bounce back after being shut out in the red zone session on Monday.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
The 33-year-old, 10-year veteran receiver made a one-handed, diving catch from Sam Darnold in traffic near the sideline during a seven-on-seven session, followed by another catch two plays later in the same drill. Teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba noted the spectacular play demonstrated Kupp still has the skill in his arsenal, saying 'He makes it regular and brushes it off, but it's a spectacular play and something he has in his arsenal, still has in his arsenal.' The play capped what was a good day for Kupp and the receiving corps overall.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
The 33-year-old, 10-year veteran receiver made a one-handed, diving catch from Sam Darnold in traffic near the sideline during a seven-on-seven session, followed by another catch two plays later in the same drill. Teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba noted the spectacular play demonstrated Kupp still has the skill in his arsenal, saying 'He makes it regular and brushes it off, but it's a spectacular play and something he has in his arsenal, still has in his arsenal.' The play capped what was described as a good day for Kupp and the receiving corps overall.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Kupp is on the Seahawks roster and will compete for targets in a crowded receiver room that includes Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Tory Horton, and Jake Bobo, with the key question being whether there will be enough targets for everyone.