Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson’s status for Week 1 could be in doubt.
According to reports, Jefferson is expected to meet with a specialist Monday about a lingering knee problem that has hampered his development early in training camp. This offseason, the third-year wide receiver underwent a procedure after suffering issues during the NFC Playoffs.
“I’ll have more information for you later,” Rams coach Sean McVay said Saturday after practice. “I don’t have anything right now.”
Last season, Jefferson became the team’s third-leading receiver. He finished with 50 catches for 802 yards and six touchdowns. He added nine catches for 102 yards in the Rams’ four playoff games en route to a 23-20 Super Bowl victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jefferson was expected to fight for full-time first-team reps with the departures of Robert Woods and Odell Beckham Jr.. Currently, he has been working on the outside alongside new pass catcher Allen Robinson and controlling the offensive lineman of the year. Cooper Kupp.
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“[I’m] really just improving, staying consistent, staying consistent and trusting my ability,” Jefferson said last week. “I think it’s just about proving myself right than proving other people wrong “.
The Rams expect more growth at the receiver position. Last season, both Woods and Beckham suffered torn ACLs. Former second-round pick Tutu Atwell was limited to eight games after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 8.
Depending on the severity of Jefferson’s condition, he could be moved to Los Angeles to add another receiver. Talks with Beckham have been quiet on the Rams front since the start of training camp, though both sides stated during the offseason that they hoped to reach a deal.
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