Cooper Kupp is out for an extended period due to a left ankle injury sustained in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. Initially, he was considered a candidate to be placed on injured reserve (IR), which would have sidelined him for at least four games (until Week 8). However, the Rams chose not to put him on IR, aiming for a return after their Week 6 bye. As of early October 2024, reports indicate Kupp is expected to return in Week 7, which is the game following the Rams' bye week, provided there are no setbacks in his recovery and practice progress. He has been participating in individual drills and is "trending in the right direction" for a Week 7 return against the Las Vegas Raiders. This means he has missed at least three games already and could be back soon (Week 7) if all goes well
. In summary, Cooper Kupp is likely to be out for about a month, missing Weeks 3 through 6, with a hopeful return in Week 7 after the Rams' bye week.
