The Los Angeles Rams aren't placing wide receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve as he deals with a left ankle sprain, according to NFL Network's

Cooper Kupp is expected to sit out in Week 3 with an ankle injury, but it sounds like he could avoid a long-term absence.

Cooper Kupp, sidelined with a high ankle sprain but not on injured reserve, indicates the Los Angeles Rams expect his return in fewer than four games.

Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp could return to the field sooner than the team originally expected, as the organization declined to place Kupp on the injured reserve list on Wednesday. Kupp injured his ankle during the Rams' 41–10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and had to be helped to the locker room.