On Wednesday's injury report, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp was listed with a back issue and was limited in practice. Instead of this continuing to be a problem, though, Kupp practiced fully on Thursday and Friday. He should play on Sunday in Week 2 when Seattle travels to play the Arizona Cardinals.
Kupp turned out to be a brilliant free agent signing for the Seahawks in 2025. He might no longer be the kind of wideout who is going to have 1,000 yards receiving in a game or 100 catches, but he doesn't need to be. He just needs to keep making important, game-altering catches.
He did this multiple times late in the season last year and also in the playoffs. In Week 1, he had another outstanding one-armed catch that gave Seattle fantastic field position. He also doesn't complain about how many targets he gets. He knows Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the alpha of the receiving room, and Kupp is just there to support WR1.
Latest update on Cooper Kupp's status for the Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals in Week 2
Kupp was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report with a back issue. In essence, this was likely just a bit of rest for the 33-year-old receiver with a history of injury concerns. He understands better than most how the offense works, so he doesn't need the reps to be effective.
The receiver's chances of missing the game were so slim that Mike Macdonald didn't even mention him in his Friday press conference. Thankfully, fellow wideout Tory Horton will also be able to play. He missed Week 1 with a hamstring issue.
Cooper Kupp's injury history
Kupp has never missed more than eight games in a season, but he has been slowed by ailments. So far, he has stayed healthy for the Seahawks.
- October 2018 - MCL sprain (missed two games)
- November 2018 - ACL tear (missed six games)
- January 2021 - Knee bruise (missed one game)
- November 2022 - High ankle sprain (missed eight games)
- August 2023 - Hamstring strain (missed four games)
- September 2024 - High ankle sprain (missed five games)
Cooper Kupp might not be the most productive of the Seattle Seahawks' receivers, but he understands his role. He basically works as an adjunct coach, and his presence on the field helps others be more successful.
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