Puka Nacua injury: Rams WR to miss at least 4 games on injured reserve; several offensive linemen banged up

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The Los Angeles Rams received another gut punch Monday after a heartbreaking 26-20 overtime loss at the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. 

Pro Bowl wide receiver Puka Nacua, who departed Sunday night’s game late in the first half with a knee injury after re-entering into the contest, now has a PCL sprain in his knee and will go on injured reserve. That means he will miss a minimum of four games. Head coach Sean McVay revealed the news at his press conference Monday, per ESPN. The 23-year-old dealt with a knee injury during the summer as well.

Nacua caught four passes for 35 yards before his departure, and 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year receiver Cooper Kupp picked up the slack in his absence with a career-high 14 catches, resulting in 110 yards and a touchdown. Kupp will now be asked to turn the clock back at the age of 31, put on the Superman cape and play much like he did three years ago. 

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Author : Garrett Podell

Publish date : 2024-09-09 21:53:36

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