Overview
- Seattle allowed the Feb. 13 vesting date to pass, making $9 million of Kupp’s 2026 salary fully guaranteed and strongly indicating he remains on the roster this season.
- Kupp’s three-year, $45 million deal includes $26.5 million guaranteed, and his 2026 cap number is reported to rise to about $17.47 million, with a restructure still possible.
- Despite modest 2025 regular-season stats (47 catches, 593 yards, 2 TDs), Kupp delivered in the playoffs, posting six receptions for 61 yards in the Super Bowl win.
- The team highlighted that Kupp is the first player to lead two different franchises in receiving yards in Super Bowl victories, following his Rams performance in Super Bowl LVI.
- Head coach Mike Macdonald lauded Kupp’s impact with Hall of Fame praise, and Kupp said on the New Heights podcast he is already focused on next season with Seattle.