Kupp told reporters during Rams exit interviews that his rehab from ankle surgery is going well, Cameron DeSilva of USA Today reports.
Kupp chose to undergo tightrope surgery to repair his right high-ankle sprain instead of hoping it would heal with just rest, a decision made considerably easier given the Rams' 3-7 record at the time of the injury. Prior to the procedure, Kupp was on pace for another huge season with a 75-812-6 line through nine games and an additional 9-52-1 rushing line, which includes his injury-shortened Week 10 contest. Kupp was quoted during the interview as saying, "The trainers all feel good where we're at, feel like we're making good time on things," which seems like excellent news for his status for the start of the 2023 season. With quarterback Matthew Stafford (neck) and coach Sean McVay returning, Kupp should be able to return to elite form even with former offensive coordinator Liam Coen leaving to return to the college ranks at Kentucky.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Unlikely to return this season
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Rams head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that he doesn't see a scenario in which Kupp (ankle) returns from injured reserve before the end of the season, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports. "You won't see Cooper this year," McVay said. "Aaron [Donald], there's still a possibility, but Cooper, I would be hard-pressed to see any scenario that he would play again this year."
When Kupp was placed on injured reserve in mid-November after undergoing surgery to address a right high-ankle sprain, he was given an estimated recovery timeline of 6-8 weeks. The short end of that timeline positioned Kupp for a return in Week 17, but unsurprisingly McVay isn't counting on the All-Pro receiver to suit up again this season while the injury-riddled Rams sit at 4-9 and are on the cusp of being eliminated from the playoffs. Kupp will turn his focus toward getting healthy for 2023. Provided quarterback Matthew Stafford (spine) is also ready to go for the start of next season, the 29-year-old receiver should once again profile as a strong first- or second-round selection in fantasy drafts.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Likely out 6-to-8 weeks
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Kupp is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery Wednesday to address his right high-ankle sprain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Schefter also notes that the Rams, currently at 3-6, would need to move toward playoff contention in order for Kupp to attempt a return this season, rather than focusing his recovery on the 2023 campaign. The 29-year-old amassed a 75-812-6 receiving line on 98 targets through nine appearances and added another 52 yards and a touchdown on the ground, so his absence leaves Los Angeles with a clear void at the No. 1 wideout position. Matthew Stafford, in his return from a one-game absence due to a concussion, will need to rely on a combination of Allen Robinson, Van Jefferson, Ben Skowronek and Tyler Higbee to step up versus the Saints this Sunday.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Dealing with high-ankle sprain
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Kupp suffered a right high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 27-17 loss to Arizona, and the prognosis "doesn't sound good," Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.
The Rams had some optimism around Kupp's injury after initial tests revealed that he avoided a fractured ankle, but further examination revealed ligament damage. While a return timetable for the star wide receiver has yet to be established, high-ankle sprains typically take 4-to-6 weeks to recover from, and the Rams can ill afford to lose Kupp for that long considering they're on the verge of falling out of the playoff race at 3-6.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Avoids worst-case scenario
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Kupp is expected to miss some time due to the right ankle injury he sustained in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals, but he appears to have avoided the worst-case scenario, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Kupp went to the locker room after getting hit in the fourth quarter of the Week 10 loss. Head coach Sean McVay admitted after the game that he initially feared Kupp a season-ending injury, but the star wideout looks to be dealing with a less severe setback than anticipated. Even so, Kupp won't be completely out of the woods until more test results come in, and his chances of playing Week 11 against New Orleans aren't looking promising for the time being.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: No update yet but McVay pessimistic
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Coach Sean McVay didn't have a post-game update on Kupp's (ankle) status after Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals, but he said the injury "didn't look good, didn't sound good," Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
It's not clear if this injury is related to the ankle injury Kupp sustained in Week 8 against the 49ers, but he limped to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to Arizona after taking a low hit. Further tests will have to be run before an update surfaces on the star receiver's status, but McVay's somber tone regarding the injury suggests Kupp could be in danger of sitting out against the Saints in Week 11 and possibly beyond.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Leaves Sunday's game
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Kupp (ankle) went to the locker room early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Kupp incurred a low hit from Arizona cornerback Marco Wilson and was seen holding his right leg after the play. After receiving medical attention, he was hobbled going to the sideline, where he was looked at by team trainers before limping to the locker room. Officially doubtful to return, Kupp likely will finish Week 10 action with three catches for minus-1 yard on five targets.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Gets little help in loss
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Kupp caught eight of nine targets for 127 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Buccaneers.
The All-Pro wideout accounted for an incredible 77 percent of Matthew Stafford's passing yards on a day in which no other Ram has any success at all on offense. Kupp has topped 100 receiving yards in five of eight games this season while hauling in six TD catches and adding one more on the ground, and he seems just about matchup-proof heading into a Week 10 clash with the Cardinals.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Good to go
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Kupp (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Fellow wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) is listed as questionable, but with coach Sean McVay saying he's optimistic Jefferson will play. Kupp's availability is far more important to the Rams offense, of course, and he'll avoid missed time after hurting his ankle deep in garbage time of the Week 8 loss to San Francisco. The Bucs haven't maintained their hot start to the season on the defensive side of the ball, but that's partially due to injuries -- something that may soon be less of a factor with CBs Carlton Davis (hip) and Sean Murphy-Bunting (quad) listed as questionable after missing the past few weeks. Kupp was a full practice participant Friday and should see plenty of targets this Sunday.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Limited in return to practice
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Kupp (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
After sitting out Wednesday's session, Kupp was expected to get back on the field Thursday with a cap on his reps, which came to pass. He may continue to operate with practice limitations this week after having his right ankle rolled up near the end of this past Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Friday's injury report ultimately will reveal whether or not Kupp enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's road matchup with the Buccaneers.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Present at practice Thursday
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Kupp (ankle) was present at the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
The Rams are taking it easy on Kupp after he hurt his right ankle in the waning minutes of a Week 8 loss to the 49ers. He didn't practice at all Wednesday, but coach Sean McVay said Kupp is expected to be a limited participant for the rest of Week 9 prep. Thursday's injury report may confirm as much.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Won't practice Wednesday
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Kupp (ankle) will be a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
On his last touch of this past Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Kupp's right ankle bent awkwardly as he was tackled to the ground. He eventually was diagnosed with a sprained ankle, with head coach Sean McVay telling Rodrigue on Monday that the wide receiver avoided structural damage but has some swelling in the affected region. Despite not practicing Wednesday, Kupp is expected to be able to play Sunday at Tampa Bay, so he's a decent bet to get back on the field Thursday and/or Friday.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Expected to play Sunday
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Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday that he expects Kupp (ankle) to play this coming Sunday against the Buccaneers, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Per Rodrigue, McVay noted that Kupp has some tissue swelling in his ankle but added that the Rams' top receiver avoided structural damage. It's still likely that Kupp's practice participation this week will be affected by the ankle issue he sustained Week 8 versus the 49ers, but at this stage, he's trending toward playing in Tampa Bay.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Piles up yardage in Week 6 win
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Kupp caught seven of eight targets for 80 yards and added 17 rushing yards on two carries in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.
For only the second time through six games this season, Kupp failed to reach triple digits in receiving yards, but he nearly made up the difference on the ground. The All-Pro wideout is on pace for another massive campaign, with only Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill and Stefon Diggs racking up more yards through the air so far, but Kupp will get a breather during the Rams' Week 7 bye.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Returns to practice Thursday
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Kupp (foot) was spotted at the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Kupp didn't suit up for Wednesday's session due to a foot injury, but the DNP followed coach Sean McVay saying the Rams would "be smart" with certain key contributors and their health concerns this week. Thursday's practice report will reveal how many reps Kupp was able to handle.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Dealing with foot issue
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Kupp didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Head coach Sean McVay told Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times earlier Wednesday that the Rams will "be smart" with Kupp and a few other key contributors during Week 6 prep. Indeed, Kupp wasn't on the field during the media-access portion of Wednesday's session, and now a foot issue is to blame for the absence. As a result, his status will be one to monitor as the week unfolds to ensure he isn't in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Panthers.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Not practicing Wednesday
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Kupp wasn't practicing during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.
Earlier Wednesday, head coach Sean McVay told Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times that the Rams will "be smart" with Kupp, Tyler Higbee and a few other key players this week who are managing unspecified injuries. It's unclear what Kupp is dealing with at the moment, but Wednesday's injury report will be illuminating.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Tops century mark again Sunday
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Kupp caught seven of 10 targets for 125 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-10 loss to the Cowboys.
He added four rushing yards on one carry. Kupp reached triple-digit receiving yards for the fourth time in five games while getting into the end zone for the fifth time in 2022, and the superstar wideout remains on pace for another huge season heading into a Week 6 clash with the Panthers.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Career-high 14 catches on MNF
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Kupp caught 14 of 19 targets for 122 yards in Monday's 24-9 loss to the 49ers.
With seven catches for 58 yards in the first half, Kupp accounted for more than half of Matthew Stafford's completions and passing yards as the Rams took a 14-6 deficit into the locker room. The star receiver posted a similar stat line in the second half, even as Los Angeles' offense continued to struggle. Kupp set a new career high in catches with 14, and he's racked up double-digit catches for over 100 yards in three of four games heading into a Week 5 visit from the Cowboys.
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Rams' Cooper Kupp: Scores on ground against Cards
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Kupp caught four of six targets for 44 yards and ran for a 20--yard touchdown on his only carry in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Cardinals.
The reigning Super Bowl MVP saw his streak of regular-season games with at least 90 receiving yards end at 15, but he was able to extend his streak of games with at least one TD to nine (including last season's playoff run) thanks to his first career rushing score. Kupp hadn't seen fewer than seven targets in a game since Week 15 of 2020, and he should see higher volume again in next week's NFC West clash with the 49ers.
