For those that were still holding out for Cooper Kupp to play again this season for the Los Angeles Rams, the odds of him returning are near zero. When giving an update on Kupp’s status, Sean McVay shared that he doesn’t envision a scenario where the All-Pro wideout plays again this season.
“Yeah, you won’t see Cooper this year,” McVay said. “Aaron (Donald), there’s a still a possibility, but Cooper I would be hard pressed to see any scenario that he would play again this year.”
Back in Week 10 versus the Arizona Cardinals, Kupp suffered an ankle injury that would force him to exit the game. The reigning Super Bowl MVP would be diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and he underwent surgery, giving him a 6-8 week timetable to return.
With the Rams not in playoff contention, there’s no reason for them to bring Kupp back and risk him reinjuring his ankle, especially since he’s already had two ankle injuries this season. After leading the NFL in receptions (145), receiving yards (1,947), and receiving touchdowns (16) in 2021, Kupp will conclude this season with 75 receptions, 812 yards, and six touchdowns.
Besides Kupp, Allen Robinson is also out for the rest of the season at the wide receiver position. So with Kupp and Robinson officially out for the rest of the year, guys like Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, Ben Skowronek, and Brandon Powell will continue to see expanded roles.
