Rams' Cooper Kupp sees specialist in Minnesota to find root of hamstring issue, head coach says

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Los Angeles Rams star receiver Cooper Kupp’s hamstring injury might be even more serious than believed, as he went to see a specialist in Minnesota on Monday to find out what caused his setback. 

Head coach Sean McVay broke the news to media on Monday, which comes after announcing Kupp’s setback with his recovery last week. 

Kupp will remain day-to-day with the Rams hoping that they will have more clarity on the issue soon. His availability for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks is currently questionable. 

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Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Harry How/Getty Images)

After a disastrous 2022 campaign, during which Kupp ended up playing just nine games due to an ankle injury, this isn’t what McVay wants to see with his top receiving option. 

But, as any head coach knows, the cards you’re dealt are what you must play when it’s game day. 

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"I think you just move forward, and you have to be able to operate with the situation and the guys we do have, and if he's able to go, then that's outstanding for us, and if not, then that's kind of how we've been operating," McVay explained, per ESPN. 

And despite Kupp’s obvious ability to wreck defenses when he’s on the field, McVay doesn’t want the Washington State product to rush back on the gridiron. He wants him 100% healthy so he can perform like the Offensive Player of the Year he was two seasons ago. 

"I think the most important thing is that