Rams’ Cooper Kupp has ‘setback’ in hamstring injury recovery, Sean McVay says
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp has ‘setback’ in hamstring injury recovery, Sean McVay says

New York Times  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Los Angeles Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp suffered a “setback” in his recovery from a hamstring injury, coach Sean McVay announced Thursday. …I would probably call it a setback, I think it’s fair to say.” Coach McVay provides an update injury on Cooper Kupp. We’re obviously a much better team when he’s available.” The Rams overhauled most of their defense this offseason, but Donald, Kupp and Stafford were referred to by management as “weight-bearing walls,” heading into the 2023 season. Whether that’s Sept. 10 or not, we’ll continue to monitor that and control what we can control.” Without Kupp, Van Jefferson would step into the No.

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Rams Rejuvenated: McVay's Back-to-Back Thrills Suggest Staying with the Stars
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rams Rejuvenated: McVay's Back-to-Back Thrills Suggest Staying with the Stars

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Rams are looking like a playoff contender after back-to-back wins. The defense has shown its greatest competitive fire of the year, while the offense has had its most complete game of the season. Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have returned from long injury absences, and the Rams are now 3-4. The team has a slate of eminently …

McVay Rejects Trade Speculation Surrounding Cooper Kupp's Future
1 month, 4 weeks ago

McVay Rejects Trade Speculation Surrounding Cooper Kupp's Future

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay expresses his displeasure with media speculation surrounding star wide receiver Cooper Kupp's future with the team. McVay acknowledges that other teams may be interested in Kupp, but he is disappointed by the content of the speculation, which he says is not true. He emphasizes that he has full faith in Kupp and expects …

Rams-Vikings takeaways: Trading thoughts on Cooper Kupp after his triumphant return
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rams-Vikings takeaways: Trading thoughts on Cooper Kupp after his triumphant return

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp has his arm grabbed by the Vikings’ Stephon Gilmore, causing a pass-interference penalty. Rams coach Sean McVay acknowledged Thursday night that teams have reached out to the Rams about trading for veteran receiver Cooper Kupp. Kupp, 31, was the 2021 NFL offensive player of the year but he has been plagued by injuries for the last …

Rams’ Sean McVay on Cooper Kupp trade rumors: ‘Not a move that we want to make’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rams’ Sean McVay on Cooper Kupp trade rumors: ‘Not a move that we want to make’

LA Times  

The Rams’ Matthew Stafford congratulates Cooper Kupp after the two connected for a touchdown pass against the Vikings. “That’s not a move that we want to make,” McVay said Friday during a video conference with reporters. Kupp, who sat out four games because of an ankle injury, spent the days leading up to the game tuning out buzz that the …

Cooper Kupp will play Thursday, but will it be his last game with the Rams?
2 months ago

Cooper Kupp will play Thursday, but will it be his last game with the Rams?

LA Times  

Cooper Kupp will be in the Rams lineup Thursday. The Rams’ poor start and Kupp’s large contract has the league buzzing that the Rams might move the 2021 NFL offensive player of the year. Kupp said he was aware of speculation but would “be where my feet are.” “That’s all I know,” he said after a jog-through. “I know that’s …

Rams-Raiders takeaways: Cooper Kupp should return Thursday but Braden Fiske up in air
2 months ago

Rams-Raiders takeaways: Cooper Kupp should return Thursday but Braden Fiske up in air

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp should be back in uniform Thursday to face the Minnesota Vikings. Star receiver Cooper Kupp sat out a fourth consecutive game because of an ankle injury, but coach Sean McVay said he expected Kupp to be back for Thursday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. Quarterback Matthew Stafford said he was excited about …

Do Rams risk playing Cooper Kupp twice in less than a week coming off an injury?
2 months, 1 week ago

Do Rams risk playing Cooper Kupp twice in less than a week coming off an injury?

LA Times  

As the Rams come out of their off week, they will play the struggling Las Vegas Raiders and the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings in the span of five days. “He’s trending in the right direction,” McVay said before practice, “but we’ll see exactly what that means as the week progresses.” Without Kupp and injured receiver Puka Nacua, McVay has been hamstrung …

Rams’ Matthew Stafford appears ‘back’ to health, but Cooper Kupp’s return is up in air
2 months, 1 week ago

Rams’ Matthew Stafford appears ‘back’ to health, but Cooper Kupp’s return is up in air

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay would like to have recovering Cooper Kupp back for quarterback Matthew Stafford, but the receiver might not be ready yet. Offensive lineman Joe Noteboom’s window to return from injured reserve could open depending upon his workouts with trainers this week, McVay said. Before practice Monday, McVay said Stafford was “feeling really good” and was “not going …

Matthew Stafford asked if Week 6 off is a help to Rams: ‘I don’t know. We’ll see.’
2 months, 1 week ago

Matthew Stafford asked if Week 6 off is a help to Rams: ‘I don’t know. We’ll see.’

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford need to produce more points to support a young, growing defense. Rams Rams have hopes Cooper Kupp will return and Matthew Stafford’s sore back heals Rams have been hoping Cooper Kupp could return from injury in Week 7 but can’t say for sure as Matthew Stafford rests his sore back during the …

Rams have hopes Cooper Kupp will return and Matthew Stafford’s sore back heals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams have hopes Cooper Kupp will return and Matthew Stafford’s sore back heals

LA Times  

The Rams are hoping Cooper Kupp will be back in uniform and in the lineup for Week 7 against the Raiders. Cooper Kupp could be back for the Rams’ next game, but as the Rams begin their off week it is quarterback Matthew Stafford’s sore back that might be of more immediate concern. Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Stafford …

What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries
3 months ago

What makes a great Rams win even greater for Sean McVay? No injuries

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay hugs quarterback Matthew Stafford after their 27-24 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. After receiving bad news about player injuries the day after the first two games of the season, the Rams coach arrived at the team facility Monday confident but also wary. On Sunday, immediately following the Rams’ 27-24 …

Rams decide not to put WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve for now, hoping for a quick recovery
3 months ago

Rams decide not to put WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve for now, hoping for a quick recovery

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams have elected not to put receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve with the hopes he could still recover from his ankle injury in a shorter time frame. The Rams put offensive lineman Jonah Jackson and safety John Johnson on injured reserve Wednesday after both were injured in Los Angeles’ blowout loss at Arizona. …

Good news, bad news: Rams’ Cooper Kupp not placed on injured list but is wearing cast
3 months ago

Good news, bad news: Rams’ Cooper Kupp not placed on injured list but is wearing cast

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is wearing a cast on his injured ankle and could miss several games. On a day the Rams placed safety John Johnson III and offensive lineman Jonah Jackson on the team’s seemingly never-ending list of players on injured reserve, the Rams did not take that step with Kupp, who suffered an ankle injury Sunday during a …

Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams’ latest injury woes
3 months ago

Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams’ latest injury woes

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss several games for the Los Angeles Rams after spraining his ankle in their loss at Arizona last weekend. McVay also said center Jonah Jackson and safety John Johnson are expected to be out for several weeks with shoulder injuries, adding to the Rams’ extensive injury problems just two weeks into …

Rams vs. Cardinals takeaways: Cooper Kupp’s durability continues to be a problem
3 months, 1 week ago

Rams vs. Cardinals takeaways: Cooper Kupp’s durability continues to be a problem

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp stands on the field before a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium on Aug. 11. A week after catching 14 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown against the Detroit Lions, Cooper Kupp suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter after catching a pass and turning it into a 24-yard gain. …

Rams receive what they need for playoff push: a healthy Cooper Kupp
1 year ago

Rams receive what they need for playoff push: a healthy Cooper Kupp

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp says he felt more healthy when running patterns against the Ravens last week. “There’s been weeks this year where for health or whatever reason, you know, that I feel like I haven’t been the player that I should be for this team,” Kupp said, “and that’s frustrating. “It certainly feels like I’m trending in that direction.” …

Rams running game gets a boost with return of Kyren Williams
1 year ago

Rams running game gets a boost with return of Kyren Williams

LA Times  

The Rams offense under Sean McVay historically is at its best when an effective rushing attack creates play-action passing opportunities. So the return of running back Kyren Williams, and receiver Cooper Kupp’s perseverance to play through an ankle injury should provide the Rams with a boost Sunday when they play the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. …

Rams embarrassed by loss in Green Bay: ‘It was a humbling game’
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams embarrassed by loss in Green Bay: ‘It was a humbling game’

LA Times  

Were these the old days, the Rams might have the satisfaction of burning the game film from Sunday’s 20-3 debacle at Lambeau Field. When Green Bay’s Aaron Jones crossed the goal line in the second quarter, it was the first time since Week 2 that the Packers scored a first-half touchdown. “It’s not perfect — it’s never going to be …

Rams forced to manage Cooper Kupp without hamstringing offense
1 year, 2 months ago

Rams forced to manage Cooper Kupp without hamstringing offense

LA Times  

Back from a hamstring injury, the Rams’ Cooper Kupp was throwing his body around the field in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. “It wasn’t quite like you were in a car crash, but it was like you did something — so a perfect medium.” Kupp, who came back from a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve for …

Cooper Kupp makes Rams better, but he can't fix all their issues
1 year, 2 months ago

Cooper Kupp makes Rams better, but he can't fix all their issues

LA Times  

For a few moments against the Eagles on Sunday, for a few precious plays, Cooper Kupp was his old self again, and it was a sight to see. He was “Coop,” as fans at SoFi Stadium happily serenaded him while he piled up 56 receiving yards on the Rams’ first possession against the defending NFC champions and matched them score …

How will Cooper Kupp’s return affect Rams rookie sensation Puka Nacua against Eagles?
1 year, 2 months ago

How will Cooper Kupp’s return affect Rams rookie sensation Puka Nacua against Eagles?

LA Times  

Rams receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua both will play in a regular-season game for the first time. “Shoot man, it’s going to be great to be back in SoFi, back playing a game again,” Kupp said after practice. “It’s been a long time since I played in a real football game.” Early in training camp, Kupp appeared to be …

LA Rams WR Cooper Kupp expected to make season debut against Philadelphia
1 year, 2 months ago

LA Rams WR Cooper Kupp expected to make season debut against Philadelphia

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Cooper Kupp has watched with admiration from the sidelines while Matthew Stafford, rookie Puka Nacua and the Los Angeles Rams fielded one of the NFL’s best passing offenses in the first four games of the season. They’ve rebounded solidly this season with an uninjured Stafford throwing expertly to Kupp’s supporting group of receivers, and the elder …

Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford look healthy in Rams practice ahead of Eagles game
1 year, 2 months ago

Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford look healthy in Rams practice ahead of Eagles game

LA Times  

The Rams are glad to be getting star receiver Cooper Kupp back on the practice field. Matthew Stafford on Wednesday threw passes to Cooper Kupp during a Rams practice for the first time since Kupp suffered the hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve. McVay said Kupp would be listed as limited, but then suddenly channeled the movie “Anchorman” …

Updated plans for Rams’ Cooper Kupp: He will start practicing to return ... when?
1 year, 2 months ago

Updated plans for Rams’ Cooper Kupp: He will start practicing to return ... when?

LA Times  

Matthew Stafford and the Rams would love to get receiver Cooper Kupp, sidelined with a hamstring injury, back on the field. Star receiver Cooper Kupp’s possible return from injured reserve will begin next week when the 2021 NFL offensive player of the year begins practicing, Rams coach Sean McVay said Friday. ”He is practicing next week,” McVay said before Friday’s …

Los Angeles Rams put WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve with lingering hamstring issue
1 year, 3 months ago

Los Angeles Rams put WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve with lingering hamstring issue

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have placed receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least their first four games. The Rams also put new tight end Hunter Long on injured reserve Saturday, one day before their season opener at Seattle. The Rams also signed kicker Brett Maher and quarterback Brett Rypien from their practice …

Rams place Cooper Kupp on injured reserve because of hamstring injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams place Cooper Kupp on injured reserve because of hamstring injury

LA Times  

The season has not begun and the Rams already know they could struggle the first four games — if not longer. On Saturday, the Rams placed star receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, a major blow for a team set to open its season Sunday at Seattle. Coach Sean McVay announced this week that Kupp …

Matthew Stafford says talk of young Rams is old news, but Cooper Kupp absence is not
1 year, 3 months ago

Matthew Stafford says talk of young Rams is old news, but Cooper Kupp absence is not

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will be without star receiver Cooper Kupp in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. “And we didn’t really think too much about it to be honest with you.” Rams Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp will miss season opener; injured-reserve list next? “That’s probably my favorite thing is coming into the locker room and being a …

Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp will miss season opener; injured-reserve list next?
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp will miss season opener; injured-reserve list next?

LA Times  

Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp, who has been nursing a hamstring injury, will not play in the opener Sunday at Seattle, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. We don’t have to make that decision quite yet.” Without Kupp, the Rams’ receiving corps could include Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell and rookie Puka Nacua or Ben Skowronek as starters. “I’m really looking forward …

Rams’ Cooper Kupp out Week 1 vs. Seahawks with hamstring injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp out Week 1 vs. Seahawks with hamstring injury

New York Times  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp will be out Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, coach Sean McVay said, adding that Kupp’s availability past that time is still unknown. The Rams could place Kupp on injured reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games, but McVay said Wednesday they may not have to do …

Rams WR Cooper Kupp is still in Minnesota to see a specialist for hamstring injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams WR Cooper Kupp is still in Minnesota to see a specialist for hamstring injury

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp was in Minnesota on Monday to see a specialist for his latest injury. Kupp’s hamstring injury has slowed him for roughly five weeks since he pulled up in practice at training camp on Aug. 1, and the Super Bowl 56 MVP had a setback last week. “I think the most …

Rams’ Cooper Kupp suffers setback with hamstring injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp suffers setback with hamstring injury

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, who watched a lot of practices this summer because of injury, talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford. McVay, repeating the words of team doctor Neal El Attrache, said “there’s a difference between return to play and return to performance” for players. “And we want return to performance for Cooper Kupp,” McVay said. “And whenever that is, whether …

Rams WR Cooper Kupp leaves practice early with a hamstring injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Rams WR Cooper Kupp leaves practice early with a hamstring injury

Associated Press  

IRVINE, Calif. — Rams receiver Cooper Kupp left Los Angeles’ practice early with a hamstring injury Tuesday night, and the team is uncertain how long he will be sidelined. Matthew Stafford and other players didn’t see exactly what happened, but coach Sean McVay said he was told Kupp “came up a little bit in a red zone route.” “Obviously we’re …

What Cooper Kupp’s injury might mean for the Rams
1 year, 4 months ago

What Cooper Kupp’s injury might mean for the Rams

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp talks to coach Sean McVay during a practice in Irvine over the weekend. “We’ve got a bunch of guys that are doing that right now and looking forward to giving them more opportunities and letting those guys kind of go do their thing.” Yet McVay, LaFleur and Stafford cannot be confident that the offense will …

Cooper Kupp leaves Rams practice with hamstring injury; Sean McVay unsure of severity
1 year, 4 months ago

Cooper Kupp leaves Rams practice with hamstring injury; Sean McVay unsure of severity

LA Times  

Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald are the pillars of the Rams. Coach Sean McVay said immediately after practice he did not know specifics about Kupp’s situation. “And obviously, we’re much better when he’s here and you hope he’s going to be OK.” Kupp, Stafford and Donald are the Rams’ highest paid-players. “As of right now, I don’t think …

Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford show they’ve regained form at Rams training camp
1 year, 4 months ago

Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford show they’ve regained form at Rams training camp

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp hauls in a pass during Rams training camp at UCI in Irvine on Thursday. On Thursday, during the Rams’ second practice of training camp at UC Irvine, Kupp and Stafford looked as in concert as when they helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. But after getting reacclimated during the Rams’ first …

Cooper Kupp returns to Rams practice in limited role: ‘Glad to be back’
1 year, 6 months ago

Cooper Kupp returns to Rams practice in limited role: ‘Glad to be back’

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp primarily worked along the sideline with trainers during the team’s organized activities Tuesday. “But he really wants to pour into his teammates.” Kupp, who will turn 30 on June 15, is one of the three pillars on a Rams roster that has undergone a drastic makeover since last season’s embarrassing 5-12 finish. So it does …

McVay: Rams WR Kupp probably out for rest of season
2 years ago

McVay: Rams WR Kupp probably out for rest of season

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss the rest of the season with his sprained right ankle, coach Sean McVay says. McVay announced Tuesday that he doesn’t expect Kupp to play again this season, although he left open the slightest possibility the 2021 AP Offensive Player of the Year could return. “Aaron, there’s still …

Rams planning to shut down wide receiver Cooper Kupp for rest of season
2 years ago

Rams planning to shut down wide receiver Cooper Kupp for rest of season

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp moves upfield Nov. 6 at Tampa Bay. Quarterback Baker Mayfield is on track to start the Rams’ last four games, but injured star wide receiver Cooper Kupp will not be catching any of Mayfield’s passes. “You won’t see Cooper this year,” McVay said during a videoconference with reporters, adding, “I would be hard-pressed to see any …

Rams’ Cooper Kupp placed on IR, will miss at least four games after ankle surgery
2 years, 1 month ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp placed on IR, will miss at least four games after ankle surgery

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, left, walks out with wife Anna after injuring his ankle Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp, who suffered an ankle injury in last Sunday’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals, will have surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, coach Sean McVay said Tuesday. “You never ever replace a …

Minus Matthew Stafford, Rams also lose Cooper Kupp in loss to Colt McCoy-led Cardinals
2 years, 1 month ago

Minus Matthew Stafford, Rams also lose Cooper Kupp in loss to Colt McCoy-led Cardinals

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp rolls out of bounds holding his injured right leg after failing to make a catch in the fourth quarter against Arizona. “It’s not one fix.” This would not be the first time a Super Bowl champion could not muster — mentally or physically — what it takes to repeat. “Not a lot of positives that you …

Injured Cooper Kupp will be missing Rams’ practice and Sean McVay takes blame
2 years, 1 month ago

Injured Cooper Kupp will be missing Rams’ practice and Sean McVay takes blame

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp walks off the field with medical staff after injuring his ankle late in the game against San Francisco. The ankle injury star receiver Cooper Kupp suffered in the final minutes of the Rams’ 31-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers is not expected to sideline him for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, McVay said …

Cooper Kupp close to drawing Kobe and Tom Brady comparisons
3 years ago

Cooper Kupp close to drawing Kobe and Tom Brady comparisons

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning touchdown against the Seahawks in the fourth quarter. With nine receptions in the Rams’ 20-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday night, Kupp now has 122 catches, three more than the previous franchise record established by Isaac Bruce. Rams receiver Cooper Kupp stiff-arms Seahawks cornerback Sidney Jones …

Cooper Kupp’s success opens up possibilities for other Rams receivers
3 years, 2 months ago

Cooper Kupp’s success opens up possibilities for other Rams receivers

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp dives for the end zone for a touchdown in front of Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis in the third quarter. Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is in his fifth season playing in coach Sean McVay’s offense. “So really appreciative for those guys and for the work we’re doing just as a team offensively.” Rams Matthew Stafford hears superlatives …

As Cooper Kupp rests, Rams will increase repetitions for rookie Van Jefferson
4 years, 3 months ago

As Cooper Kupp rests, Rams will increase repetitions for rookie Van Jefferson

LA Times  

The Sept. 13 opener against the Dallas Cowboys is less than two weeks away, so Rams coach Sean McVay is playing it safe with multiple players nursing injuries, including wide receiver Cooper Kupp. McVay said Monday that Kupp was removed from Saturday’s mock game at SoFI Stadium because of lower leg soreness, a condition that had been present throughout the …

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