LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cooper Kupp’s impact on the Los Angeles Rams will be evident on Sunday — and not just because of the Super Bowl banner hanging inside of SoFi Stadium.

Numerous young Rams players, including star wide receiver Puka Nacua and safety Quentin Lake, credit Kupp — now in his first season with the Seattle Seahawks — for helping them successfully transition into the NFL.

Those bonds will make Kupp’s first game against the Rams after eight outstanding seasons in Los Angeles, highlighted by his triple crown campaign in 2021 and winning touchdown catch in the Super Bowl that postseason, all the more special.

“He’s just not in California, so he’s always been a phone call and a text away, so I’m grateful for the relationship that we have,” Nacua said. “But it’ll be fun to see him

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