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**Seattle Seahawks Banking on Veteran WR Cooper Kupp for Offensive Boost**

**Seattle, WA -** While the Seattle Seahawks are expected to lean heavily on their running back duo of Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet this season, analysts are suggesting that the team’s new-look wide receiver corps, headlined by veteran Cooper Kupp, could surprise many.

Following a perceived decline after the DK Metcalf trade, many had written off the Seahawks’ passing game for 2025. However, the acquisition of Kupp, formerly of the Los Angeles Rams, could prove to be a game-changer.

Kupp, 32, signed a three-year, $45 million deal with Seattle after being released by the Rams earlier this year. He brings a Super Bowl MVP pedigree and a history of elite production to the Seahawks. Though injuries have hampered him in recent seasons, the former receiving triple crown winner (2021) is being touted as a prime bounce-back candidate. CBS Sports’ Joel Corry recently highlighted Kupp’s potential for a resurgent season.

“Even with missing significant time, Kupp has still averaged around 750 yards and six touchdowns over the past three seasons,” says Tim Weaver, NFL analyst for Sports Illustrated. “If he stays healthy and plays a full season, cracking 1,000 receiving yards is certainly within reach.”

The challenge for Kupp will be sharing targets with a revamped receiving group, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tory Horton, and the team’s dynamic running backs. How the Seahawks coaching staff, led by head coach Mike Macdonald, will distribute the ball remains a key question.

Seahawks fans won’t have to wait long to see the new offense in action, as they are set to debut in a Week 1 clash against the division rival San Francisco 49ers next Sunday. The addition of Kupp also means two matchups a year against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams. Whether he can rediscover his earlier form remains to be seen, but the Seahawks are clearly hoping Kupp can provide a significant boost to their passing attack and take some pressure off their running game.

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