Veteran Receiver Kupp Seeks Closure in Seahawks-Rams Showdown

On November 13, 2025, the Seattle Seahawks will take on the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, marking the first time Cooper Kupp has faced his former team since being released in March. Kupp, who spent the previous eight seasons with the Rams, has been open about his disagreement with the team's decision to move on from him, but he insists he's not approaching this game as a "revenge game."

"It's another football game," Kupp said. "You get out there, play your game. I love these guys. I love so many of the guys over there. But at the end of the day, you've got to go play a football game." The veteran receiver emphasized that the game is about the team, not individual ambitions.

Rams coach Sean McVay echoed Kupp's sentiments, calling the receiver a "special human" who "elevated a lot of people in this building." McVay acknowledged Kupp's significance to the franchise, but said the focus is on the Rams versus the Seahawks.

The stakes are high, as the Seahawks and Rams are currently tied atop the NFC West at 7-2. Sole possession of first place in the division will be on the line when the two teams square off for the first time this season.

Kupp, who signed a three-year, $45 million deal with the Seahawks in the offseason, has been a valuable addition to their revamped receiving corps. He missed Seattle's Week 9 win over the Washington Commanders due to a hamstring injury but returned last week against the Arizona Cardinals, catching two passes for 74 yards.

As Kupp prepares to face his former team, he says he's found closure after having private conversations with people in the Rams organization over the summer. "I'm glad to be in that place," he said. "I'm looking forward to being able to see some people pregame, give them a hug, and then when it's time to go, it's time to go."