Rams WR Van Jefferson to see specialist for knee issue

How Van Jefferson's availability may be impacted by his knee issue.

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Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins is going to a specialist

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on Monday for knee issues he has been dealing with. Source: Ian Rapoport, NFL Insider

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Jefferson may miss a few weeks due to this injury.

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He will need surgery to figure out if he requires it and how long he will be out.

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In response to reports of his knee injury, Jefferson skipped practice on Saturday.

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Rams head coach McVay gave no updates about the extent or severity of Jefferson's injury,

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though he mentioned that the team is "working through" the issue.

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Jefferson will be the third receiver on the Rams, behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson.

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Jefferson is a 2020 second-round pick, who had 50 receptions for 802 yards and six touchdowns in 2021.

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He also had nine catches for 102 yards during the Rams' Super Bowl championship playoff run.

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The Rams coach, McVay, is interested in having Odell Beckham back with the Rams.

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