The Los Angeles Rams received more bad injury news on Monday following a blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Star receiver Cooper Kupp, who left the game early with an ankle injury, is expected to miss an “extended period of time” and is a candidate for injured reserve, head coach Sean McVay told reporters.
This is not at all how McVay wanted to start his season, as Kupp will be out for weeks with his counterpart, Puka Nacua, already on IR.
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Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) tackles Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) on fourth down during the first quarter at State Farm Stadium. (IMAGE)
Along with Nacua, quarterback Matthew Stafford has had a makeshift offensive line in front of him since Week 1, as Joe Noteboom and Steve Avila have also been on injured reserve since last week.
McVay also mentioned that guard Jonah Jackson (shoulder) and safety John Johnson III (shoulder) could also land on IR.
Kupp's injury occurred in the second quarter while trying to gain yards after a reception. He sprained his ankle during a tackle by a Cardinals player and, although he tried to stay in the game, the Rams listed him as doubtful to return due to his ankle injury.
The Athletic reported that Kupp was seen with a walking boot on his left leg leaving State Farm Stadium after the 41-10 loss.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) tackles Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) on Sept. 15, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. (IMAGE)
Kupp, who had a monster game in Week 1's overtime loss with 14 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown, finished with four catches for 37 yards.
The severity of Kupp's injury is still unknown, but he is a veteran wide receiver who missed significant time over the past two seasons.
In 2022, Kupp's right ankle was an issue as he suffered a Grade 3 high ankle sprain in Week 10, which sidelined him for the remainder of the season after undergoing a tight-rope procedure on Nov. 16 of that year.
Then in 2023, Kupp suffered a hamstring strain followed by another right ankle sprain, though he was able to play through it.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. (Images by Matt Kartozian-Imagn)
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With the Rams' star receivers out, McVay has no choice but to rely on players like Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington at that position.
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