Following up on the ongoing story. ... According to multiple reports, the expected is coming to pass.

The Rams are placing standout WR Cooper Kupp on injured reserve due to his lingering hamstring issues.

Kupp now will be sidelined a minimum of four games, starting with Sunday’s regular-season opener at Seattle.

Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, Demarcus Robinson, Puka Nacua and Ben Skowronek are the other wideouts on the 53-man roster.