Rams' Cooper Kupp Suffers Ankle Injury vs. Cardinals amid Puka Nacua Absence

The Los Angeles Rams' receiving corps was already depleted with Puka Nacua sidelined due to a sprained PCL, but it took another blow in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter and was considered doubtful to return, per ESPN's Sarah Barshop.\

Barshop noted that Kupp was in a boot after the game.

Kupp had four receptions for 37 yards before exiting Sunday's game. Barshop noted that the 31-year-old "walked off the field to the locker room at halftime with a noticeable limp."

Kupp was seen exiting the locker room after the game with a boot on his left foot, per The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue.

Kupp got the 2024 season started in a big way when he reeled in 14 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' season opener against the Detroit Lions. Unfortunately, his performance wasn't enough for a victory as Los Angeles fell 26-20 in overtime.

The NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2021 after leading the league in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, Kupp has struggled to stay healthy since then. A high ankle sprain that required surgery limited him to nine games in 2022, and he began the 2023 season on injured reserve due to a hamstring issue before appearing in 12 games.

Kupp's injury is compounded by the absence of Nacua, who was forced to exit against the Lions after recording four catches for 35 yards. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the 23-year-old is expected to miss "between five and seven weeks." If Kupp is forced to miss time, it could be tough sledding for the Rams in the competitive NFC.

Veteran wide receivers Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson will be among those who have to pick up the slack while Kupp is sidelined.