Cooper Kupp injury update: Rams star not expected to land on IR with ankle injury

The Rams' wide receiver room is already riddled with injuries.

Los Angeles lost second-year wide receiver Puka Nacua to a PCL sprain in Week 1, placing him on the IR with an anticipated return around Week 9, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

That should have opened the door for Cooper Kupp to return to his All-Pro potential, but he also suffered an injury in the Rams' Week 2 loss to the Cardinals.

How long with Los Angeles be without Kupp? The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates below.

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Cooper Kupp injury update

Kupp came off the field limping toward the end of the first half. He was on the sideline for a couple of plays but then re-entered the game on the final play before halftime.

While it was assumed that this meant that he was good to go, he either was more injured than previously thought or may have aggravated the injury.

Kupp did not return to the game, but the Rams were already down by multiple scores.

On Monday, he was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain. Head coach Sean McVay said Kupp is expected to miss "an extended period of time" and could land on the IR.

How long is Cooper Kupp out?

Although McVay originally said Kupp was a candidate for the IR, that is no longer the plan.

"There are currently no plans to place WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve," ESPN's Schefter tweeted Wednesday.

That means the Rams believe Kupp should be able to return within the next three weeks, considering the IR would keep him out for four games minimum.

Kupp shouldn't be expected to suit up this Sunday against the 49ers, but it's a positive update to hear he could be back sooner rather than later.

Rams wide receiver depth chart

While not explicitly wide receivers, running back Kyren Williams and tight end Colby Parkinson will both likely see an uptick in targets with Kupp sidelined.