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Seahawks’ Cooper Kupp Urges Aaron Donald to Stay Retired

6/5/2026

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp texted former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and told him not to come out of retirement.
Kupp wrote, “Don’t even think about it,” nipping the idea in the bud and warning that Donald’s return would further strengthen the Rams’ defense as the Seahawks face a tough season.
Kupp, who never faced Donald in competition, was his teammate on the Rams from 2017 to 2023.

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp texted former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and told him not to come out of retirement.
Kupp wrote, “Don’t even think about it,” nipping the idea in the bud and warning that Donald’s return would further strengthen the Rams’ defense as the Seahawks face a tough season.
Kupp, who never faced Donald in competition, was his teammate on the Rams from 2017 to 2023.