With an uncertain future ahead of them, Cooper Kupp and his wife are ready to take on the world of NFL free agency together for the first time in his career.
Kupp, the Super Bowl LVI champion and MVP, was released from the only team he ever played for – the Los Angeles Rams.
In an effort to save on cap space, the 31-year-old Kupp (a third-round pick out of Eastern Washington in 2017) was axed from the team after they could not find a suitable trade partner to take him off their books.
After the decision was made, his wife – Anna Marie Kupp – posted a tribute to him on her Instagram story.
She said that his next team ‘is going to be so f***ing lucky to have you in their building.’
‘You have the ability to turn the tides of any organization you step foot into,’ she added.
Anna Marie Kupp, the wife of Cooper Kupp, posted a supportive message after he was cut
She said whichever team he signs with ‘is going to be so f***ing lucky to have you’
‘The man that you are, the leader that you embody, the brother on and off the field. The standard you hold yourself to and bring others along in your pursuits.
‘People want to be better because of who you are and how you conduct your business. The joy and pᴀssion you exude in your preparation and your execution is contagious.
‘I am so excited for the impact you will have in these coming years. The relationships waiting for you. And for you to continue to tear apart your opponents. To the moon, my King.’
Since beginning his career with the Rams in 2017, Kupp has gone on to be fourth in the franchise’s list of all-time receiving yards leaders and third all-time in receiving touchdowns.
His career best year came in 2021 – the year the Rams won Super Bowl LVI in their home stadium by defeating Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.
That season, he led the league in catches (145), receiving yards (1,947), receiving touchdowns (16), and yards per game (114.5).
Kupp earned Super Bowl LVI MVP honors by catching two touchdowns in the victory.
A one-time Pro-Bowler and a one-time All-Pro selection, Kupp hasn’t managed to return to those 2021 highs in recent seasons.
Kupp, who has played with the Rams his whole career, was cut by the team this week
Last year, he caught 67 pᴀsses on 100 targets for 710 yards and six touchdowns for a Rams team that made the AFC Divisional round.
When asked about his future in the NFL, Kupp said, ‘I feel like I’ve got a lot of good football left in me. I’ll be playing football next year. That much I know.’
Cooper and Anne Marie married in 2015 – while he was still in college. They share three sons.
Teams that might be interested in Kupp’s services include the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and Seattle Seahawks among other landing spots.
