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OCTOBER 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Designated to return from IR The Rams designated Jefferson (knee) to return from injured reserve Monday.

Impact As expected, Jefferson is on track to make his season debut Week 8 after starting the season on IR due to a knee procedure he underwent during training camp. Rams head coach Sean McVay previously has indicated that he expects the third-year wideout to be able to contribute right away, but Jefferson's participation in practice this week should provide further clarity on the situation. With Allen Robinson struggling to find a connection with Matthew Stafford to start the year, it's possible Jefferson's rapport with Stafford could elevate him to the No. 2 wideout behind Cooper Kupp. Last season, Jefferson caught 50 of 89 targets for 802 yards and solidified himself as a deep threat, catching 12 passes of 20-plus yards and four over 40 yards.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five ways Rams can turn their season around in second half

Sean McVay's team hasn't looked like a Super Bowl champion so far this season, but there are multiple ways the Rams could improve.

OCTOBER 24, 2022

McVay: Joe Noteboom out for remainder of season after rupturing Achilles vs. Panthers; Brian Allen, Van Jefferson, Troy Hill, Cobie Durant and Bobby Brown expected back after bye week Rams head coach Sean McVay provides injury updates on left tackle Joe Noteboom, center Brian Allen, wide receiver Van Jefferson, defensive b...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Rams' season-long injury battles continue, but relief coming

The Los Angeles Rams’ injury luck had been largely excellent during the first five years of coach Sean McVay’s career

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Targets Week 8 return Jefferson (knee) is expected back after the Rams' upcoming bye week, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact With that, Jefferson, who underwent a knee procedure during training camp, is a candidate to suit up for his first game of the season on Sunday, Oct. 30, when the Rams face the 49ers. At that time, coach Sean McVay indicated that he expects Jefferson to be able to contribute right away, a context that makes the wideout a worthy add (by those who have the roster flexibility to do so) in leagues where he's still available.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A .500 team: McVay's Rams in unfamiliar position so far

Perhaps it’s a positive measure of the Los Angeles Rams’ achievements over the previous half-decade when their fan base is panicking after a 2-2 start with losses to two Super Bowl...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Are the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams in trouble?

The Rams failed to reach the end zone in a loss to the 49ers on Monday. What's wrong with the defending Super Bowl champs?

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Rams Coach Sean McVay Provides Van Jefferson Injury Update The Los Angeles Rams have been without starting receiver Van Jefferson since the start of the preseason and will be without his services for...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

McVay: Van Jefferson's Injured Reserve designation will be short-term Rams head coach Sean McVay provides the latest on the status of wide receiver Van Jefferson after Jefferson was placed on Injured Reserve on...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Rams WR Van Jefferson on IR, will miss at least 4 more games The Los Angeles Rams have placed receiver Van Jefferson on the injured list during his recovery from knee surgery

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rams WR Van Jefferson on IR, will miss at least 4 more games

The Los Angeles Rams have placed receiver Van Jefferson on the injured list during his recovery from knee surgery

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands on IR Jefferson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite insistence from head coach Sean McVay that Jefferson had not suffered a setback from what was reported to be minor offseason knee surgery, the third-year pass catcher is now set to miss at minimum the first two months of the regular season. Expect Ben Skowronek to once again see a sizable snap count behind the likes of Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a third straight game Jefferson (knee) didn't practice Friday and won't play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The third-year pro still hasn't practiced since having minor knee surgery in early August, but his role as the No. 3 receiver appears fairly safe given the lack of production behind Cooper Kupp so far. Ben Skowronek, filling in as the No. 3, has managed only six catches for 41 yards on nine targets in two games, playing 88 and 86 percent of snaps on offense. Jefferson should be more of a threat if/when he moves past the knee surgery and reclaims his role. The lack of practice reps suggests that's unlikely to happen for Week 4 at San Francisco, though the Rams haven't officially ruled him out beyond Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another DNP on Thursday Jefferson (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Jefferson has yet to mix into any drills this week, indicating he's poised to miss a third consecutive contest to kick off the season. Friday's injury report could confirm as much, but assuming Jefferson is sidelined Sunday at Arizona, Ben Skowronek again would be in line for an elevated snap count behind the Rams' top two wide receivers, Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Van Jefferson, Brian Allen out of Wednesday practice for Rams Check out the Rams’ first injury report of the week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Rams' Wagner gets to show off familiarity with NFC West

Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Bobby Wagner played 10 seasons in the NFC West for the Seattle Seahawks, and he will get to show off that understanding of division rivals once a...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not expected to practice Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Jefferson (knee) to practice this week, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jefferson thus seems likely to miss a third straight game to open the season, giving Ben Skowronek another chance in the No. 3 receiver role Sunday against the Cardinals. Jefferson still hasn't practiced since undergoing minor left knee surgery in early August.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report 9/16: Van Jefferson and Brian Allen ruled out; Leonard Floyd, Joe Noteboom and Matthew Orzech questionable for Week 2 vs. Falcons A look at the final injury report leading into Sunday's Week 2 regular season game between the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • THERAMS.COM

Won't play against Falcons Coach Sean McVay said Jefferson (knee) won't play Sunday against the Falcons, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jefferson will miss a second consecutive game to begin the season, which should keep Ben Skowronek in an expanded role against Atlanta. McVay added that Jefferson's progressing in his recovery, but it's too early to tell whether the wide receiver will be ready to play in Week 3 against the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams, Falcons look to rebound from season-opening losses

The Los Angeles Rams and the Atlanta Falcons both look to bounce back from season-opening losses when they meet at SoFi Stadium

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits out practice Wednesday Jefferson (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jefferson remains in recovery mode due to a pair of procedures performed on his left knee, one from after the Rams' win in the Super Bowl and another in early August. Both were termed "minor" surgeries, but he still hasn't been able to get back on the field. Head coach Sean McVay told Barshop earlier Wednesday that the team is taking it "a week at a time" with Jefferson's rehab, so another absence to begin the campaign could be in the cards Sunday against the Falcons. If Jefferson is inactive Week 2, Ben Skowronek and, to a lesser extent, Tutu Atwell will be the next two wide receivers behind top options Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May not be back for Week 2 Head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that the Rams are taking it "a week at a time" with Jefferson's knee injury, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The comment is less than encouraging for Jefferson's chances of suiting up Sunday against the Falcons, though prior reports have suggested that the receiver will likely miss the first two games of the season. Ben Skowronek filled in as the No. 3 receiver in a Week 1 loss to Buffalo, catching four of six targets for 25 yards while playing 88 percent of the snaps on offense.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Bills blow out champion Rams 31-10 in season opener

Josh Allen passed for 297 yards while accounting for four touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills stamped themselves as a clear contender for the Rams’ Super Bowl crown with a 31-10 victor...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams WR Van Jefferson Ruled OUT vs. Bills The Los Angeles Rams kick off their regular season on Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills in what might be a Super Bowl LVII preview. U...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM