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One of the biggest targets in NFL free agency was undoubtedly Cooper Kupp. After a whirlwind of rumors linking him to various teams, he ultimately signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
Now, it has been revealed that Dallas Cowboys stars Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb reportedly made an effort to persuade him to their NFC East squad.
Cowboys Stars Tried to Recruit Kupp
This revelation came from renowned NFL insider Adam Schefter on his podcast, where he mentioned that the two players reached out to Kupp by phone this week in an attempt to sway one of the league's most dominant wide receivers.
"Last Thursday, the Cowboys reached out about Cooper Kupp and they were interested," Schefter said. "Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, who I understand it, were on the phone with Cooper Kupp talking to him about the idea of coming to Dallas, and it was floated out there. And then the Cowboys heard the numbers, and they were at numbers that the Cowboys weren't going to get to."
Kupp's Return to the Pacific Northwest
There was a report indicating that the Cowboys were one of the teams heavily pursuing Kupp, who was released by the Los Angeles Rams. However, he ended up g with the Seattle Seahawks for 45 million dollars, leaving at least six other teams, including the Cowboys, disappointed in not being able to acquire this asset.
The star wide receiver will suit up for his home state team, the Seattle Seahawks. He'll help fill the void left by DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, as Seattle made big moves this offseason - trading quarterback Geno Smith and bringing in Sam Darnold in free agency.
For Kupp, it's a homecoming. The Yakima, Washington native shined during his college days at Eastern Washington, and his return to the Pacific Northwest adds a special layer to his NFL journey. His 2021 season was nothing short of historic, earning him the AP Offensive Player of the Year award. That year, he led the league in receptions (145), receiving yards (1,947), and touchdowns (16), capturing the coveted receiving triple crown.
Kupp's postseason heroics further solidified his legacy. With 33 catches for 478 yards and six touchdowns, he was instrumental in the Rams' Super Bowl run.