Rams receiver Cooper Kupp needs to be again in uniform Thursday to face the Minnesota Vikings.
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Star receiver Cooper Kupp sat out a fourth consecutive recreation due to an ankle damage, however coach Sean McVay mentioned he anticipated Kupp to be again for Thursday evening’s recreation in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium.
Kupp, 31, returned to observe final week and appeared on observe to presumably play in opposition to the Raiders. He went via a pregame exercise however was inactive.
“He was close but ultimately … it was about returning to performance and not necessarily returning to play,” McVay mentioned.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford mentioned he was enthusiastic about Kupp’s impending return.
“He loves football,” Stafford mentioned. “He’s missing being out there, so I am excited for him, excited for our offense and our team.”
Kupp, who caught 14 passes for 110 yards and a landing within the season opener in opposition to the Detroit Lions, just isn’t the one receiver who has been absent due to damage.
Puka Nacua stays on injured reserve due to a knee damage. Rookie Jordan Whittington has been nursing a shoulder damage and was lively Sunday however performed simply 9 snaps.
Tutu Atwell had a team-best six catches for 51 yards.
