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n the Los Angeles Rams' injured reserve list after he severely sprained his ankle in the season opener at Oakland.Cooper will need surgery to repair his ankle Kurt Warner Jersey , coach Sean McVay said Wednesday.The injury throws an early obstacle into the path of the Rams (1-0), who won the NFC West last season with four Pro Bowlers leading their nearly flawless special teams units. All four returned this season, with All-Pro kicker Greg Zuerlein and All-Pro punter Johnny Hekker alongside Cooper and long snapper Jake McQuaide."What a great competitor and a tough guy," McVay said about Cooper. "It's unfortunate, but I think if there's anybody that's going to respond the right way and just do what he can to get back sooner than later, it's going to be Pharoh."Cooper emerged as an elite kick returner last season, his second with the Rams. The South Carolina product easily led the NFL with 1 http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-marshall-faulk-jersey ,331 combined yards on kickoffs and punt returns, also finishing first in the league in yards per kickoff return (27.4) and second in yards per punt return (12.5). He also returned a kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown early in the season.Cooper also caught 11 passes for 84 yards as a depth receiver for the Rams during the worst-to-first transformation of their offense. But his outstanding season ended on a mediocre note in the Rams' home playoff loss to Atlanta when he muffed a punt and fumbled on a kickoff return in the first half, directly leading to 10 points by the Falcons in their 26-13 victory.With Cooper's ostensible backup, Michael Thomas, also dealing with injuries, the Rams' primary kick returner on Sunday is likely to be JoJo Natson, McVay said. Natson was re-signed by the Rams on Wednesday Womens Eric Dickerson Jersey , 12 days after being waived in their late roster cutdowns.Natson, who is also a receiver, appeared in seven games last season as a rookie with the New York Jets, returning 16 kickoffs and 16 punts after starting the season on their practice squad. He signed with the Rams in July.He spent the past several days back home in Florida after missing out on a spot on the Rams' roster despite having a solid, occasionally exciting preseason. Natson got the call from Rams special teams coach John Fassel on Tuesday and jumped on a plane to the West Coast a few hours later.Natson watched last weekend's games on his couch, but he'll be in uniform when the Rams open their home schedule against the Arizona Cardinals."I didn't expect for the turnaround to be this quick at all, but I'm just thankful for the opportunity to come around again Torry Holt Jersey ," Natson said. "It's a tough process at first. It was always my dream to play in the NFL, but when things don't go my way, I just keep pushing on. I just stay positive."Natson knows he is small by NFL standards. He lists himself at about 153 pounds and 5-foot-7, or "5-8 on a good day.""It's light, but you know, you can't hit what you can't catch," Natson said. "I just go out there and just try and play with my heart http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-jack-youngblood-jersey , because that's what I live off, my heart, and everything else takes care of itself."NOTES: With a short week of preparation following their Monday night game in Oakland, the Rams held only a light workout Wednesday and concentrated on the mental aspects of preparation. McVay plans to hold a regular Thursday practice as they get back into standard game preparation. ... LB Mark Barron still isn't practicing while he attempts to return from an ankle injury. ... Thomas also missed practice with a hip/groin injury. A blockbuster trade could affect the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Draft as the Seahawks add another first-round pick." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteTurf Show Timesa Los Angeles Rams communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsLibraryMastheadCommunity GuidelinesNFL OddsStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2019 offseason2019 free agency2019 NFL DraftFull ArchiveLibrary 2019 NFL calendar2019 Rams regular season sched2019 Rams preseason schedMasthead Community Guidelines NFL Odds StubHub ✕Filed under:2019 NFL Draft2019 NFL Free AgencySeattle Seahawks to trade DE Frank Clark to Kansas City Chiefs for multiple draft picksNew,24commentsA blockbuster trade could affect the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Draft as the Seahawks add another first-round pick.CDTShareTweetShareShareSeattle Seahawks to trade DE Frank Clark to Kansas City Chiefs for multiple draft picksJoe Nicholson-USA TODAY SportsQB Jared Goff’s life just got a little bit easier as pass-rushing savant Frank Clark appears to be on the move to the Kansas City Chiefs. This trade has been rumored for days, but Ian Rapoport is reporting that it’s been agreed to by both teams. In addition to the 21st pick that the Seattle Seahawks already have, this trade would give them Kansas City’s 29th overall pick Womens Austin Blythe Jersey , just two picks ahead of the Los Angeles Rams. While the idea of the Seahawks having another opportunity to play spoiler to the Rams’ draft day plans, it is most likely good news for Rams fans to see Frank Clark leaving the NFC West. This trade seems to be connected to the fallout of the Seattle Seahawks paying big-time money to QB Russell Wilson. This topic is especially relevant to the LA Rams as Jared Goff’s rookie contract comes to its conclusion in a couple of years.For now, the good news is that the pass rush for the Seahawks just took a big hit as Frank Clark is nothing short of a superstar. In 2018, the 25 year-old Clark had a career year with 13 sacks.And that means Jared Goff’s jersey has a much better chance of staying pristine during their two primetime games vs. the Seahawks this season.