Rams wideout Puka Nacua, pair of offensive linemen put on injured reserve, to miss at least four games

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The Los Angeles Rams are walking wounded 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 reentering into the contest, suffered a PCL sprain in his knee and will get placed 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. On Wednesday, Los Angeles made the move and officially placed Nacua and two offensive linemen on injured reserve.

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…

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Author : Garrett Podell

Publish date : 2024-09-11 18:33:06

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