Potential Dallas Cowboys WR splash has unexpected strong ties to franchise

With the Dallas Cowboys looking to improve the wide receiving group in NFL free agency, one of the top options has strong family ties to the franchise.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp carries the ball during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys' need to improve at wide receiver is one of the most known secrets in the NFL, but they are expected to make a splash with a former Offensive Player of the Year.

Dallas is expected to be in the mix for veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who has some strong family ties to the franchise that some may not be familiar with.

As it turns out, Kupp's father, Craig Kupp, was once a backup quarterback behind Hall of Famer Troy Aikman.

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But the connections don't stop there.

Kuppy's grandfather, Jacob Kupp, also spent two years with the team.

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Cooper’s father Craig Kupp was Troy Aikman’s backup for the Cowboys in 1991 AND Cooper’s grandfather Jacob Kupp was a guard for his first 2 seasons with the Cowboys…

It’s time to bring Cooper home…#DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/lNAB4ytIQQ

— Kevin Gray Jr. (@KevinGraySports) March 12, 2025

His former wide receivers coach at Eastern Washington, Junior Adams, is also on the Cowboys staff.

Could that be enough to lure him to Dallas?

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In 2021, Kupp led the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp reacts after the NFC wild card game against the Minnesota Vikings. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

While injuries have hampered Kupp's career in recent seasons, taking a flier on the veteran would be an intriguing option to add to the Cowboys offense in the short-term.

The 2025 NFL free agency period officially opens at 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 12, when the new league year begins. For now, the NFL's "legal tampering period" is underway, with teams having the opportunity to negotiate with unrestricted free agents before the official start of free agency.

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