COOPER KUPP NEWS

Returns from COVID list The Rams activated Kupp (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kupp was forced to miss the Rams' regular-season finale against the Cardinals after testing positive for COVID-19, but he'll be available for Saturday's wild-card matchup in Seattle. It still remains unclear whether Kupp will catch passes from Jared Goff (thumb) or John Wolford, however. Goff reportedly is considered a game-time decision, so the final word on Los Angeles' quarterback position may come down to the wire.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Kupp activated from Reserve/COVID-19 list The Rams have activated wide receiver Cooper Kupp from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

LA Rams' top-ranked defense still rolling as playoffs loom

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JANUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to practice Wednesday Head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that Kupp is expected to be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Barring a setback, Kupp will participate in Wednesday's practice, preparing for Saturday's wild-card game against the Seahawks. It remains unclear whether quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) will be back in the fold or if John Wolford will start again. Goff has been throwing at practice and is considered a game-time decision.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Kupp, Rams players celebrate Week 17 win on Twitter Cooper Kupp says the Rams’ “second season starts now” after clinching a playoff berth.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

How To Bet NFL Week 17

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JANUARY 3, 2021

Rams LB Leonard Floyd has abdominal pain, goes to hospital

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd has gone to a hospital after feeling abdominal pain shortly before practice

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confirmed at out for Week 17 Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed Kupp (illness) wouldn't be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles...

Impact After he was revealed to have tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, Kupp was facing an uphill battle to clear all health-related protocols ahead of the regular-season finale. As a result, the Rams' decision to officially rule Kupp out for the contest comes as little surprise, and it now sets Van Jefferson up to fill a starting role at receiver alongside Robert Woods and Josh Reynolds. The Rams will hope that Kupp can gain clearance in time for a potential wild-card playoff game Jan. 9 or 10, should Los Angeles punch its ticket to the postseason with a win over the Cardinals or a Bears loss to the Packers.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wyche: How the Rams will compensate for Cooper Kupp's absence NFL Network's Steve Wyche discusses how the Los Angeles Rams will compensate for wide receiver Cooper Kupp's absence.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rams staggering to finish with multiple late-season woes

Until the past three weeks, the Los Angeles Rams had kept their season on a fairly calm, straight path during the wildest year in NFL history

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams, Cardinals reach crucial finale with QBs in spotlight

Sean McVay spent the final week of the regular season worrying about how to put together an offensive game plan for his slumping Los Angeles Rams without their leading passer, rush...

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two ways the Rams can replace Cooper Kupp on Sunday vs. Cardinals The Rams won’t have Cooper Kupp on Sunday, but they have multiple ways to make up for his absence.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Browns lose CB Ward for Steelers game after positive test

The Browns are trying to shake free from COVID-19 to face the Steelers

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: 2 Temple basketball games postponed due to virus

A positive COVID-19 test and ensuing contact tracing at Temple have postponed the Owls’ next two basketball games

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams have clarity on Cooper Kupp, but more questions remain this week Sean McVay said the Rams are still awaiting final results of COVID-19 contact tracing.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cashing in: Rams QB Wolford to make high-profile NFL debut

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DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to play Week 17 Coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Kupp (illness) is "probably not likely to be available for us" Sunday against the Cardinals, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Rams placed Kupp on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network revealed Wednesday that the move was made because the wide receiver tested positive. League protocols ensure Kupp won't be able to recover in time for a key Week 17 matchup, one that will help in determining the team's postseason fate. L.A. also will be without Jared Goff (thumb) on Sunday, meaning John Wolford will be throwing passes to Robert Woods, Josh Reynolds and Van Jefferson.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in line to play Sunday Kupp (illness), who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, won't be available for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Per Rapoport, Kupp's placement on the list was the result of a positive test. With starting QB Jared Goff (thumb) also out, John Wolford is slated to throw to a Week 17 wideout corps that will be led by Robert Woods, Josh Reynolds and Van Jefferson.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Kupp COVID Update Boosts Robert Woods' Week 17 Fantasy Outlook Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. While this doesn't officially rule him out of the t...

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Rams get more bad news: WR Cooper Kupp on COVID-19 list The team’s top receiver could join quarterback Jared Goff and running back Darrell Henderson in missing Sunday’s crucial game against Arizon...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Rams place star wide receiver Cooper Kupp on COVID-19 list Cooper Kupp has been placed on the COVID-19 list as the Rams' bad luck continues. While the Los Angeles Rams can still make it to the postse...

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Goes on COVID-19 list The Rams placed Kupp (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

Impact Jackson noted that the Rams are prohibited by league rules from revealing whether a player tested positive for COVID-19 or merely was a close contact of someone who tested positive. In any case, Kupp's status for Sunday's key matchup against the Cardinals now is in question.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Kupp placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • THERAMS.COM

The Latest: Arizona State men's basketball game postponed

COVID-19 issues in Arizona State’s men’s basketball program have led to the postponement of Thursday’s game at Washington State

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling offense puts LA Rams on brink of missing playoffs

The Los Angeles Rams’ sputtering offense is the biggest culprit in their slide from the top of the NFC West to the brink of missing the playoffs

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS