LOS ANGELES — Rams extensive receiver Cooper Kupp will undergo a exercise Monday that can assist decide whether or not he can apply this week and in the end play in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders, coach Sean McVay mentioned.
Kupp has not performed since he sprained his ankle in Week 2 in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals.
“As we speak shall be a giant day for guys like Cooper Kupp,” McVay mentioned. “We’ll see how he is doing. He is making good progress. I am going to have an harm replace [Wednesday] with regard to how at the moment goes for him.
“There’s a risk he could possibly be prepared this week. There’s additionally a risk that he may not be prepared.”
Kupp’s exercise with the coaching employees will embrace “game-like actions” and working routes. McVay mentioned Kupp “is aware of what it appears to be like wish to have his physique in alignment to return to efficiency, not simply return to play” and that the Rams “wish to be good with that.”
“However even speaking with him earlier at the moment, he is feeling good, he is feeling optimistic,” McVay mentioned. “However he is additionally very conscious of what that appears wish to be able to roll and to possibly not fairly be there but. So at the moment shall be a giant day.”
In two video games this season, Kupp has 18 catches for 147 yards and a landing.
McVay mentioned the one different injured participant who might be able to return to apply is deal with Joe Noteboom, who has “a giant exercise scheduled” on Monday that would result in the Rams beginning his 21-day apply window. Noteboom sprained his ankle within the Rams’ season opener.
McVay additionally confirmed that extensive receiver Puka Nacua (PCL sprain) and offensive lineman Steve Avila (MCL sprain) aren’t anticipated to return from injured reserve this week.