Los Angeles Rams Injury Tracker; News, Rumors, and Return Timelines

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 Injured/Reserve Candidates
  • Cooper Kupp, WR
  • Jonah Jackson, C
  • John Johnson, S
• Los Angeles Rams on the IR/PUP
  • Puka Nacua, WR
  • Steve Avila, LG
  • Tyler Higbee, TE
  • Darious Williams, CB
  • Joe Noteboom, OL
  • Larrell Murchison, DT
  • Derion Kendrick, CB
  • Conor McDermott, OT
  • Tre’ Tomlinson, CB
  • KT Leveston, OL

Los Angeles Rams Injured/Reserve Candidates

Cooper Kupp , WR

Injury: Ankle

Est. Return Timeline: Unknown

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.

Jonah Jackson , C

Injury: Fractured Scapula

Est. Return Timeline: Unknown

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

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.

Los Angeles Rams on the IR/PUP

Puka Nacua , WR

Injury: Knee – PCL

Est. Return Timeline: Week 8

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.

Steve Avila , LG

Injury: Knee – MCL

Est. Return Timeline: November

Steve Avila recently underwent surgery and hopes to return in November. Sean McVay indicated Avila opted for an MCL repair in order to “accelerate his recovery.”

Tyler Higbee , TE

Est. Return Timeline: Week 7

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

Williams has been dealing with a hamstring injury since late July and will now miss at least the season’s first four games.

Joe Noteboom, OL

Injury: Ankle

Est. Return Timeline: Unknown

Joe Noteboom has a “unique” injury that could keep him out longer than the minimum of four games on injured reserve.

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.

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