Cooper Kupp limited in practice due to back injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Cooper Kupp was a limited participant in practice on September 16, 2026, due to a back injury. Kupp played in the season opener, finishing second on the team with 35 receiving yards. His limited presence may impact the Seattle Seahawks' passing game strategy, likely shifting more focus to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The team will monitor Kupp's status leading into their next game.
- •Kupp was limited in practice on September 16.
- •He had 35 receiving yards in the season opener.
- •Increased reliance on Jaxon Smith-Njigba is expected.
- •Kupp's recovery will be assessed before the next game.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks injury report: WR Cooper Kupp limited
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Limited practice for Cooper Kupp
"See which Seahawks players did not practice or were limited in practice on Wednesday.
"Seattle Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp was limited at Wednesday's practice by a back injury
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:26 AMSeahawks injury report: WR Cooper Kupp limited
See which Seahawks players did not practice or were limited in practice on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 3:21 AMLimited practice for Cooper Kupp
Seattle Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp was limited at Wednesday's practice by a back injury
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