Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp. Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Sean McVay makes troubling admission about Cooper Kupp injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 9/8/23

The Los Angeles Rams have ruled Cooper Kupp out for their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, and it sounds like the star wide receiver is trending toward missing multiple games.

Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Friday that there is a “definite possibility” Kupp will be placed on injured reserve due to his injured hamstring.

Sean McVay when asked about WR Cooper Kupp (and QB Stetson Bennett and TE Hunter Long) going to injured reserve: "We have until tomorrow to make that decision, but I would say there is a definite possibility on all those guys."

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 8, 2023

As McVay mentioned, the Rams have until Saturday to make an IR decision with Kupp. If they do place him on IR, the soonest Kupp would be able to play is Week 5.

Kupp suffered a setback with his hamstring injury in early September. The Rams sent him to see a specialist, and McVay has said doctors are still trying to pinpoint the exact issue. None of the updates have sounded promising.

Kupp led the league with in receptions (145), receiving yards (1,947) and receiving touchdowns (16) in 2021. He was limited to nine games last season with a lingering ankle issue, recording 75 catches for 812 yards and six touchdowns. Kupp is the focal point of L.A.’s offense when healthy.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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