Get our free mobile appKupp, then a wide receiver with the Rams, witnessed a four-game stretch in Los Angeles by Baker Mayfield that revitalized the former No. The Seahawks rewarded Darnold with a three-year, $100.5 million contract, and now Kupp is playing with another quarterback who was once written off prematurely. Mayfield was 1-5 as a starter that season before he was released and signed with the Rams. The Seahawks' Sam Darnold throw a pass against The Cardnals Getty Images loading...“Sam and I are really close,” Mayfield said. Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield passes down field Getty Images loading...