In a shocking offseason twist that flipped the NFL world upside down, All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp has signed a three-year, $72 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks. Yes, those Seahawks—the NFC West rivals of Kupp’s longtime team, the Los Angeles Rams.

The move instantly went viral, with fans, players, and analysts scrambling to process what might be the biggest free-agent bombshell in years.

Kupp, known for his historic 2021 triple-crown season (leading the league in receptions, yards, and touchdowns), had long been the heart of the Rams’ offense. But with L.A. pivoting into a full rebuild, Kupp sought greener—and more competitive—pastures. Enter Seattle.

“I still have a lot to prove,” Kupp said in his first press conference, donning a Seahawks jersey for the first time. “And I want to win another ring.”

The internet lost its collective mind. Rams fans mourned. Seahawks fans celebrated like they’d won the Super Bowl. “I never thought I’d root for this man, but let’s gooooo,” one fan posted, capturing the wild emotional shift.

The most electric moment came from Kupp’s Instagram: a black-and-white photo of the Seattle skyline with the caption, “Built for this. Let’s cook.” Russell Wilson might be gone, but it looks like Seattle just found its next superstar.

Pairing Kupp with young quarterback Geno Smith and breakout star Kenneth Walker III, the Seahawks suddenly look like a juggernaut in the making. Insiders say coach Pete Carroll has already redesigned key parts of the offense around Kupp’s route-running mastery.

The question now: is this move the first domino in a bigger Seattle run?