The Los Angeles Rams have had a disappointing start to 2024. They are 2-4 and have suffered significant injuries on the offensive side of the ball.

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp is among those injured Rams players, and has been out since hurting his ankle in Week 2. The Rams opted not to place the veteran receiver on IR, leaving his return to the field up in the air.

The Rams have also been without Puka Nacua since Week 1, which is a significant blow to their offense. Last season, Nacua set rookie records for receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,486).

Kupp has been the subject of trade rumors ahead of his team's Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings. According to a report from The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Mike Silver, and Jourdan Rodrigue, the Rams have called "multiple teams" about a potential Kupp trade. The Rams hope to acquire a second-round pick for Kupp in the deal and have also expressed a willingness to absorb some of the 2024 salary remaining on his contract to facilitate a deal.

Here's what we know about Kupps immediate future with the Rams:

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Will Cooper Kupp play for the Rams this week?

Los Angeles will play its second prime-time game of the season in Week 8 when it takes on the Minnesota Vikings on "Thursday Night Football."

In his postgame press conference in Week 7, Sean McVay said he expects Kupp to play against the Vikings. He “was close” to playing against the Raiders and was listed as questionable, but the Rams want him to “return to performance,” not just “return to play.”

In one healthy game this season, Kupp finished with 14 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown. He will provide a big boost to the Rams offense on Thursday night.

When was Cooper Kupp's injury?

Kupp suffered his ankle injury in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season when the Rams played the Arizona Cardinals.

Two defenders dragged Kupp down, and his ankle was rolled up during the tackle. Kupp spent the following week in a cast.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cooper Kupp injury update: Will Rams WR play Thursday night?