Rams' Puka Nacua misses time with knee injury
Puka Nacua injured his knee on the Rams' final play against Washington. The Rams say he will avoid injured reserve but miss significant time, with Week 10 out and at least part of Weeks 12 and 13 expected.
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Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury on the Rams' final offensive play in a 20-13 win over Washington. The team did not believe he tore his ACL and said he would undergo an MRI. Sean McVay first said Nacua was likely headed to injured reserve with MCL and PCL sprains and turf toe, which would sideline him at least four games. The Rams later said he will avoid injured reserve but miss significant time, with Week 10 out and at least part of Weeks 12 and 13 expected.
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3 updates · newest first- 11 NovNew development
Rams say Puka Nacua will avoid IR but miss significant time
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will not be placed on injured reserve, but he will miss a significant amount of time with PCL, MCL and turf toe issues, coach Sean McVay said. Nacua is out for Week 10 and is expected to miss at least part of Weeks 12 and 13, with Davante Adams possibly returning in Week 13. The Rams are on bye in Week 11 and have used most of their injured reserve slots.
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Rams' Puka Nacua likely headed to injured reserve with knee injury
Los Angeles coach Sean McVay said Puka Nacua is likely to be placed on injured reserve with MCL and PCL sprains and turf toe after injuring his knee on the Rams' final offensive play against Washington. Nacua had 14 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown in the 20-13 win. The move would sideline him for at least four games, with the earliest possible return in Week 15 against Dallas.
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- 8 NovNew development
Puka Nacua suffers knee injury on Rams' final play vs. Commanders
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury on the team's final offensive play in a 20-13 win over the Washington Commanders. Nacua will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury, though the team does not believe he tore his ACL. The Rams are already playing without Davante Adams.