The Patriots swung and missed on another top-tier free agent wide receiver.
Cooper Kupp announced on social media that he signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday. A Washington native, he returns home after being released by his longtime team, the Los Angeles Rams, earlier this week.
New England was reportedly in the market for Kupp after missing out on signing other big-name receivers such as Chris Godwin, Tee Higgins, and DK Metcalf.
Kupp and the Seahawks agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
The Athletic’s Jeff Howe reported on Friday morning that Kupp’s asking price was “as high as $15.