Rams' Cooper Kupp Honors Retiring Teammate Robert Woods

Kupp praises Woods' career and impact as the veteran wide receiver calls it a day after 11 NFL seasons.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 12:23am

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After learning that his former Los Angeles Rams teammate Robert Woods was retiring from the NFL, wide receiver Cooper Kupp took to social media to congratulate Woods on an incredible career. Kupp highlighted Woods' productivity, leadership, and positive influence on his teammates over his 11 seasons in the league, most notably his five years with the Rams where he was a key part of their Super Bowl-winning team.

Why it matters

Woods' retirement marks the end of an era for the Rams, as he was a consistent and reliable target for the team's quarterbacks over the past several seasons. Kupp's public tribute underscores the respect and admiration Woods earned from his peers through his professionalism and dedication to the game.

The details

Woods, who was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round out of USC, spent the majority of his career with the Rams after signing with the team as a free agent in 2017. Over his five seasons in Los Angeles, he amassed 4,626 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns, playing a key role in the team's Super Bowl LVI championship, even though he missed the game due to a torn ACL. Woods went on to play three more seasons with the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans before announcing his retirement on February 17, 2026.

  • On February 17, 2026, Robert Woods officially announced his retirement from the NFL.
  • Woods spent the majority of his 11-year career with the Los Angeles Rams from 2017 to 2021.

The players

Cooper Kupp

A wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks who previously played with Robert Woods on the Los Angeles Rams.

Robert Woods

A veteran wide receiver who spent 11 seasons in the NFL, most notably with the Los Angeles Rams where he was a key part of their Super Bowl-winning team in 2021.

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What they’re saying

“Incredible career. Worth its weight in just sheer productivity, but holds its greatest value in the people that have benefited from being your teammate and learning the game from you. Played the game the right way, whatever that means, but it means something to me because I just tried to do exactly what you do. Always will appreciate you, Bobby Trees!”

— Cooper Kupp

The takeaway

Robert Woods' retirement marks the end of an era for the Los Angeles Rams, as the veteran wide receiver was a consistent and respected presence on the team during their recent championship run. Cooper Kupp's heartfelt tribute highlights the positive impact Woods had on his teammates and the respect he earned throughout the league for his professionalism and dedication to the game.