Rams WR Puka Nacua may miss 5-7 weeks, sources say

Los Angeles Rams broad receiver Puka Nacua may miss between 5-7 weeks, relying on how rapidly his PCL damage heals, sources instructed ESPN.

Nacua reinjured his knee throughout final Sunday night time’s time beyond regulation loss to the Detroit Lions and was positioned on injured reserve final week.

Rams head coach Sean McVay mentioned it was doable that Nacua could possibly be sidelined the minimal 4 weeks that he’s required to overlook by being positioned on IR. The Rams have their bye in Week 6, so the earliest the second-year star may return can be Los Angeles’ Week 7 residence sport towards the Las Vegas Raiders.

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However now the Rams’ pondering, in keeping with sources, is that Nacua’s standing for the video games towards the Raiders and the next Thursday night time at residence towards the Minnesota Vikings additionally could possibly be in jeopardy.

The Rams need to be certain that they’re cautious with Nacua and never rush him again. The workforce needs to do no matter is required to make sure there are not any extra setbacks to the damage that Nacua initially suffered early in coaching camp.

The Rams discover themselves in a scenario much like the one they confronted final yr, after they opened the season with out standout broad receiver Cooper Kupp, who missed the primary 4 video games as a consequence of a hamstring damage. With Kupp out, Nacua went from being a fifth-round select of Brigham Younger to a breakout NFL star, setting data final season for many receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,486) by a rookie in NFL historical past.

The Rams will want veteran broad receivers Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson to step as much as exchange Nacua. Robinson had 4 catches for 42 yards towards Detroit whereas Johnson completed second on the workforce behind Kupp in each receptions (5) and yards (79).