Cooper Kupp Is Day-to-Day with Hamstring Injury; Rams' McVay Isn't 'Overly Concerned'

While fantasy managers with upcoming drafts are fretting the status of Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay isn't sweating it.

McVay told reporters Kupp is listed as "day-to-day," noting the team views the injury as a "little tweak."

"I don't think it's anything to be overly concerned with, but [we] want to be able to be smart with him and I'm hopeful to get him back out here sooner than later," McVay said Saturday. "But he knows his body so well and he's got a specific plan and you guys see him, he's out here moving around. As far as exactly when he's back, I'm definitely hopeful that by the time we at least have our competitive practices against the Raiders, he's able to get that kind of work because I think that is important. Don't want to rush it, but I think it's kind of more of a day-to-day thing. It's not something that we expect to drag on, but you never know with the soft tissue stuff."

Kupp underwent an MRI after leaving practice Tuesday with a hamstring injury. The 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year missed eight games last season due to a high-ankle sprain, derailing what was shaping up to be another stellar season.

Kupp compiled 75 receptions for 812 yards and six touchdowns last season before being injured.

The Rams underwent seismic changes on both sides of the ball this offseason, jettisoning several high-profile veterans in favor of what appears to be an on-the-fly rebuild. Kupp and Matthew Stafford return on offense from injury-plagued seasons, and left tackle Joe Noteboom will also be returning from injury.

It's possible this Rams offense winds up being better than expected if all parties stay healthy, but Kupp's hamstring is not going to do much to quell concern.

Van Jefferson would get the first crack at the WR1 spot if Kupp winds up missing more time than McVay expects. Jefferson also sat out six games last season due to injuries.