Cooper Kupp tells Aaron Donald he's 'not allowed' to unretire
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Cooper Kupp, a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, reached out to Aaron Donald, telling him he is not permitted to come out of retirement. In an interview with Rich Eisen, Kupp expressed his concern regarding Donald's potential return while recalling their success together with the Los Angeles Rams, where they won Super Bowl LVI. Kupp emphasized his fondness for Donald and dismissed any worries about the latter's time away from the game impacting his performance if he does return. Kupp stated he has halted the conversation by previously texting Donald not to consider unretiring.
- •Cooper Kupp texted Aaron Donald about not returning to football.
- •Kupp and Donald won Super Bowl LVI together with the Rams.
- •Kupp mentioned enjoying playing with Donald in their championship run.
- •Speculation continues around Donald's potential return from retirement.
- 8:04 AMNBCSports.com — Cooper Kupp told Aaron Donald: You’re not allowed to unretire - NBC Sports
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Cooper Kupp told Aaron Donald: You're not allowed to unretire
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Cooper Kupp texted Aaron Donald that he's 'not allowed' to unretire
"Cooper Kupp revealed the funny text he sent Aaron Donald, telling him he's not allowed to come out of retirement.
""I already texted him and told him he's not allowed. So we're good," Kupp joked.
""I already texted him and told him he's not allowed. So we're good," Kupp joked.
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comJun 4, 2026, 8:04 AMCooper Kupp told Aaron Donald: You’re not allowed to unretire - NBC Sports
"I already texted him and told him he's not allowed. So we're good," Kupp joked.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 8:03 AMCooper Kupp told Aaron Donald: You're not allowed to unretire
"I already texted him and told him he's not allowed. So we're good," Kupp joked.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:07 PMCooper Kupp texted Aaron Donald that he's 'not allowed' to unretire
Cooper Kupp revealed the funny text he sent Aaron Donald, telling him he's not allowed to come out of retirement.
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