{
  "id": 290145,
  "title": "Cooper Kupp Gets Glowing Review From Seahawks Teammate Ahead of 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/cooper-kupp-gets-glowing-review-from-seahawks-teammate-ahead-of-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T23:57:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/cooper-kupp-gets-glowing-review-from-seahawks-teammate-ahead-of-2026-12299348"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cooper Kupp, the Pro Bowl receiver who recently signed with the Seattle Seahawks, received a glowing recommendation from teammate Rashid Shaheed ahead of the 2026 season. Despite the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory, Kupp's individual statistics for the 2025 season were less impressive, with only 593 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 47 receptions over 16 games. However, Shaheed highlighted Kupp's significant impact on the team, stating that being in the same room as Kupp elevates everyone around him. Shaheed praised Kupp's extensive knowledge of the game, his willingness to assist others, and his vital role in the team's success as a triple crown winner, Super Bowl champion, and Super Bowl MVP. Looking ahead to 2026, the Seahawks remain strong favorites in the NFC, with Kupp expected to play a pivotal role as a veteran leader and one of the greatest wide receivers of his generation. Shaheed, who joined the Seahawks midseason last year, is anticipated to have a breakout season after developing rapport with new quarterback Sam Darnold.",
  "summary": "Cooper Kupp, the Pro Bowl receiver who recently signed a three-year, $45 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks, has received a glowing review from teammate Rashid Shaheed ahead of the 2026 season. Despite Kupp's numbers taking a backseat to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's breakout performance in 2025, Shaheed praised Kupp's complementary role and the impact he has on the team. Shaheed highlighted Kupp's extensive knowledge of the game, his willingness to help in meetings, and his ability to elevate everyone around him. As a triple crown winner and Super Bowl champion, Kupp's leadership and experience are crucial for the Seahawks, who are still among the favorites in the NFC.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}