Cooper Kupp, the Super Bowl MVP, has signed a contract extension with his current team, thanking God and his family for allowing him to play the game he loves. According to ESPN, Kupp, who scored two touchdowns and was voted MVP of Super Bowl LVI in February, signed a three-year, $80 million deal extension with the Los Angeles Rams last week. Last season, he topped the NFL in three main categories: catches (145), receiving yards (1,947), and receiving touchdowns (16).

Kupp’s meteoric journey to sports prominence has been breathtaking. He received no significant scholarship offers after college and played for Eastern Washington University, where he was an All-American.

Kupp, a devout Christian, mentioned his faith in social media posts after signing the deal.

“God is wonderful. He has been with us every step of the way, on the slopes and in the valleys “He was speaking about his wife, Anna Marie, and their children. “While we have been given the opportunity to play such an awesome game, we recognize that each moment here is intentional, albeit fleeting. Every day, we pray to be a light in the world, filled and guided by His spirit, and to make the most of each day in accordance with His will. For His Sake!”

He praised his family for “allowing me to play the game I love to the fullest.”

“You understand the sacrifices required to compete at the top level better than anybody else, and you have chosen to join me in it as well,” he remarked. “I am so grateful to be able to share it with the individuals I care about the most.”

 

When the Rams drafted him in 2017, he said they fulfilled his “childhood vision.”

“On draft day, they demonstrated their faith in me… and they still have faith now, “he remarked. “… I’d also like to express my appreciation to all of my past and present coaches and teammates. You had an impact and taught me a lesson whether we participated in one or 1,000 drills together.”

Kupp also spoke about his faith during this year’s post-Super Bowl news conference, saying it keeps him grounded.

“I got to a point where I felt validated not by what happened on the field, but by my worth in God and in my Father,” he explained. “And I’m grateful beyond words.”