The Los Angeles Rams have dealt with some horrible injury luck this season, and the most recent blow is to wide receiver Puka Nacua.
On the last play of the game for the Rams to chew up some more clock, Sean McVay called for a run with the WR, and he was hit hard on the tackle. Now, unfortunately, Nacua is set to miss some time.
Unfortunately, it’s not going to be a short absence. Sean McVay told reporters, including ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, that Nacua is likely headed to injured reserve with three injury issues.
Rams likely to place Puka Nacua on IR amid three injury issues
“Puka Nacua is likely to go on IR with an MCL/PCL sprain and turf toe, Sean McVay said,” Barshop reported Monday afternoon.
This is some horrible news for the Rams, especially with Davante Adams already on IR this season. The Rams are now down their No. 1 and their No. 2 wide receiver.
Nacua is dealing with an MCL/PCL sprain in his knee, and he also has turf toe. It’s a brutal situation for Nacua, as his IR stint would keep him out for most of the remainder of the season.
With Nacua set to land on IR, he will miss Weeks 10, 12, 13, and 14 thanks to the team’s Week 11 bye. He isn’t on IR just yet, but it seems likely he’ll land there this season.
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It’s a huge blow for the Rams, as they’re now down another key receiver this season. The 5-4 Rams will now rely on Tutu Atwell, Konata Mumpfield, Jordan Whittington, and CJ Daniels, barring an addition to the WR room.
While the Rams might be getting Adams back in the near future, that’s not happening in Week 10, and the Rams will have to play their next game or two with a barren WR room.
Of course, the NFL trade deadline has yet to pass, making the team’s already apparent WR need all the more desperate. The Rams are already all-in for 2026; they have everything to lose if they don’t fix this WR room.
Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald, Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, Davante Adams, and now Puka Nacua have all missed time for the Rams this season. While Nacua’s injury might not be season-ending, his lengthy absence is going to really hurt the Rams’ offense.
