The Los Angeles Rams injury news is moving fast. This tracker will help you keep up-to-date with all the news, rumors, and when they can expect these players to get back to the field.
Los Angeles Rams Injury Report — Week 3
Los Angeles Rams Injured/Reserve Candidates
Cooper Kupp, WR
Injury: Ankle
Est. Return Timeline: Week 7 is on the optimistic side. Week 8 seems more likely
Kupp exited the Cardinals game in the first half. He was later seen in a medical walking boot. Sean McVay announced Monday that, Kupp would miss an extended amount of time, but that he didn’t believe the injury to be season-ending. It was reported that Kupp would wear a cast and then start his rehab.
Sean McVay said Kupp would undergo tests with Rams team trainers to determine if he is ready for action in Week 7.
Los Angeles Rams on the IR/PUP
Jonah Jackson, C
Injury: Fractured Scapula
Est. Return Timeline: Week 9
Available to Return: Week 8
Jackson missed a portion of training camp while nursing a shoulder injury. It was reported that the injury was similar to that. It is unconfirmed if it was the same injury or if it was an aggravation of the existing injury.
Sean McVay announced Monday that, Jackson would miss an extended amount of time, but that he didn’t believe the injury to be season-ending.
John Johnson, S
Injury: Hairline Fracture to Scapula
Est. Return Timeline: 4-6 Weeks
Available to Return: Week 8
Sean McVay announced Monday that, Johnson would miss an extended amount of time, but that he didn’t believe the injury to be season-ending.
Puka Nacua, WR
Injury: Knee – PCL
Est. Return Timeline: Week 9
Available to Return: Week 5
Puka Nacua dealt with a meniscus injury during training camp. He aggravated that injury during the Rams Week 1 game, leaving the game on a cart in the first half.
Sean McVay announced that Nacua would not practice ahead of Week 7 vs. Las Vegas.
Steve Avila, LG
Injury: Knee – MCL
Est. Return Timeline: November
Available to Return: Week 7
Steve Avila recently underwent surgery and hopes to return in November. Sean McVay indicated Avila opted for an MCL repair to “accelerate his recovery.”
Tyler Higbee, TE
Est. Return Timeline: Week 9
Tyler Higbee is still recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL and MCL suffered in last season’s Wild Card playoff game against the Detroit Lions
Darious Williams, CB
Est. Return Timeline: Unknown, can return in Week 5
Available to Return: Week 5
Williams has been dealing with a hamstring injury since late July and will now miss at least the season’s first four games.
Williams made his return to the field against the Green Bay Packers.
Joe Noteboom, OL
Injury: Ankle
Est. Return Timeline: Week 7-8
Available to Return: Week 6
Joe Noteboom has a “unique” injury that could keep him out longer than the minimum of four games on injured reserve.
McVay said the training staff will know more about Noteboom’s return timeline after Monday, Oct. 14th
Larrell Murchison, DT
Injury: Arm
Est. Return Timeline: Week 5
Larrell Murchison is currently on injured reserve with an arm injury he sustained during an August 11, 2024 preseason game against the Cowboys. He was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, and if he’s healthy, he could return in Week 5 against the Packers.
Derion Kendrick, CB
Injury: ACL Tear
Est. Return Timeline: Season Ending
Conor McDermott, OT
Injury: Undisclosed
Est. Return Timeline: Unknown
McDermott suffered an undisclosed injury in the preseason, which will now force him to miss at least the first four games of the 2024 season. The offensive tackle is eligible to return in Week 5 against the Packers on Oct. 6.
Tre’ Tomlinson, CB
Injury: Undisclosed
Est. Return Timeline: Season Ending
Tomlinson suited up in 15 regular-season games for the Los Angeles Rams last season, but now he won’t play in 2024 with his placement on injured reserve. He could still receive an injury settlement with the team, but if not, he’ll remain on IR throughout the season.
KT Leveston, OL
Injury: Ankle
Est. Return Timeline: Unknown
KT Leveston suffered the injury during practice on Aug. 7 and has been sidelined since. The Los Angeles Rams rookie will be forced to miss at least the first four weeks of the season, but once healthy, he could return as soon as Week 5 against the Packers.
