Puka Nacua could be on IR due for a stint on the sideline after injuring his knee in Week 1.
Sunday Night FootballNacua attempted to return to the game and was back on the field for a few plays during the first half before being removed once further.
Sean McVay didn't have an immediate update on Nacua's status after the game, but he provided a status report on Monday, indicating that the 23-year-old would be a candidate to land on Injured Reserve, viaof ESPN. McVay indicated that the injury to Nacua's knee is the same ailment that was bothering him over the summer, and that the second year wide receiver re-aggravated the injury during Sunday's game.
If on IR, Nacua would be forced to miss a minimum of four weeks, meaning he'd first be eligible to return in Week 6 when the Rams are on their BYE week. McVay did not declare whether or not that was the route the organization would be taking with Nacua, but it seems likely he'll be sidelined for at least a few weeks.
Prior to exiting the game, Nacua had caught four receptions for 35 yards and rushed the ball once for seven yards.Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. Rasmussen is a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.
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