INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cooper Kupp He was forced to retire from the field due to an injury to his right ankle that he sustained late in the season. Los Angeles RamsThe loss of the San Francisco 49ersHowever, the wide receiver stated that “things point towards dodging an bullet” after the injury.
Kupp stated that he is feeling “pretty good” right now, but will find out more once he has seen how his ankle reacts over the next few day. Kupp had tape around his right ankle at his postgame news conference.
Kupp stated that it had rolled up a bit. “Foot got trapped, but I believe it was able slip out of there before any damage was done. We’ll be watching over the next few day to see how it responds.”
Sean McVay, the Rams’ head coach, said that he regretted not running the football again and put Kupp in that role. Kupp stated that McVay was “obviously” not against Kupp for the play.
Kupp stated, “Beyond being a coach, he cares for his guys and his players, and I know that he feels bad about this.” “But at end of the day, you’re just playing a football match. … So, I don’t have anything against him in this regard.
“It’s a violent, random game. You play it as hard and as long as possible until the fourth quarter hits zero. That’s something I can understand and appreciate.
Kupp had eight catches totalling 79 yards and one touchdown against the 49ers Sunday.