Seahawks' Big Receiver Spending: Is Kupp Worth It?

0:00On March 29th, Seattle Seahawks just hoisted the Super Bowl trophy after smashing the New England Patriots, powered by a lockdown defense and running. Back Kenneth Walker III's MVP level game Fresh off that high, the team's dropping serious cash on why receivers like Jackson Smith, Enjigba, Cooper Cup, and Rashid Shaheed all locked into fat contracts. Bleacher reports calling Cup, the most overpaid guy on the roster with his $35.5 million hit over the next two seasons. At 32 years old, he put up solid numbers in 2025-47 catches for 593 yards and two touchdowns, only averaged 4.4 targets per game as a backup option. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Smith and Enjigba had a monster year and Shaheed earned all pro-naz as a return specialist after a mid-season trade, and quick extension. Cup stepped up in the playoffs, too, grabbing 15 of 23 targets for 157 yards and a score

1:02during their three-game. Run to the title. Looking ahead, Cup's cap hits clock in at $17.47 million in 2026 and 18 million in 20. 27. But Seattle could bail and save 14 million in cap space by 2028. With big deals for Smith and Enjigba and cornered Devon Witherspoon not kicking in yet, it softens the blow. Still, as the Seahawks build on their championship vibe, keeping an eye on that receiver spending will be key to staying contenders without breaking. The bank.