On November 4, 2018, the 6-1 New Orleans Saints honored their legendary offensive lineman Jake Kupp before they took the field to take on the 8-0 Los Angeles Rams in an obvious NFC Championship preview. Making the event a little more special, Rams head coach Sean MCVay decided to make Cooper Kupp, Jake’s grandson, an honorary captain. The two met pre-game during the coin toss, serving as an improbable family reunion.
Life of a Saint: Jake Kupp
Jake Kupp’s journey began in California where he spent the first five years of his life.