Kupp to IR with hamstring injury, out at least 4 games

The Los Angeles Rams placed star wide receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, meaning he'll be sidelined for a minimum of four games, the team announced Saturday.

Kupp had already been ruled out of the Rams' Week 1 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. He'll now also miss games against the San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Indianapolis Colts before being eligible to return.

Rams head coach Sean McVay had acknowledged Kupp could land on IR when he ruled him out of the season opener.

Kupp initially sustained the injury at practice Aug. 1 before suffering a setback Aug. 31.

Losing the 2021 Offensive Player of the Year is a significant blow to a Los Angeles offense that lacks other established pass-catchers. In Kupp's absence, the Rams will roll with Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua, Demarcus Robinson, and Ben Skowronek at receiver.

Kupp earned the receiving triple crown and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2021 but was limited to nine games in 2022 due to an ankle injury.