Cowboys reportedly not interested in perfect free agent addition

The Cowboys aren’t interested in an excellent fit at WR.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys have a need at wide receiver and a perfect option became available to them on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Rams released former Offensive Player of the Year, Cooper Kupp.

He was instantly connected to Dallas, but not simply due to the position he plays. While he would fill their greatest need, the reason Kupp made sense was his deep ties to the organization and their current wide receivers coach.

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Kupp’s father and grandfather both played in Dallas during their careers. His father, Craig Kupp, was a backup quarterback behind Hall of Famer Troy Aikman. His grandfather, Jacob Kupp, spent two years with the team as well.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

If that wasn’t enough Junior Adams, his former wide receivers coach at Eastern Washington, is the current receivers coach in Dallas. Even with all those connections, Jane Slater says the Cowboys aren’t showing any interest in the veteran wideout.

I realize there is a lot of talk about Cooper Kupp and #Cowboys. A source informed tells me “not in the mix right now”

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) March 12, 2025

Slater says they’re “not in the mix right now,” which is the key. Kupp has struggled with injuries as of late, so the Cowboys likely want to avoid overpaying — or getting into a bidding war.

Perhaps they change their tune if Kupp’s market is lower than expected. For now, however, the family ties to Dallas seem to end with Kupp’s father.

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