In a shocking turn of events, star wide receiver Cooper Kupp will be sidelined for an indefinite period of time, as confirmed by Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay. With 18 catches for 147 yards in just two games, Kupp’s absence will surely be felt by the Rams offense.
McVay announced on Monday that Kupp’s ankle injury, his fourth since 2022, will keep him out for an extended period, with the possibility of being placed on injured reserve. If this were to happen, Kupp would be out until at least Week 8, dealing a major blow to the Rams’ offensive firepower.
The 31-year-old receiver has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons, following his remarkable 2021 campaign where he amassed 145 receptions for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns. Despite being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year and leading the Rams to a Super Bowl victory, Kupp has struggled to stay healthy, playing in only 23 games in the last two-plus seasons.
Kupp joins a growing list of key players on the Rams’ injury report, including wideout Puka Nacua, offensive linemen KT Leveston, Steve Avila, and Joe Noteboom, as well as guard Jonah Jackson. The team’s defense has also been hit hard, with players like Larrell Murchison, Darious Williams, Derion Kendrick, and Tre Tomlinson already on injured reserve, and safety John Johnson likely to join them.
As the Rams gear up to face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 after back-to-back road losses to the Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals, their hopes of turning the season around are dwindling. With a potential 0-3 start looming, the Rams must find a way to overcome the adversity and rally behind their depleted roster.
