# Rams’ Puka Nacua sidelined with psoas muscle soreness, expected back next week 2026-08-13T23:06:50+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua missed Thursday's practice due to psoas muscle soreness sustained during a joint session with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. Head coach Sean McVay said Nacua is 'doing good' and expects him to return to practice next week. The Rams are treating the issue cautiously, with Nacua working out on the side Thursday as the team prepared for its preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Nacua, who led the NFL with 129 receptions in 2025, is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Defensive end Myles Garrett also sat out Thursday's practice with knee swelling. Neither player was expected to play in Saturday's preseason game even if healthy. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Myles Garrett, NFL injury, psoas muscle, Puka Nacua Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rams-puka-nacua-sidelined-with-psoas-muscle-soreness-expected-back-next-week/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rams-puka-nacua-sidelined-with-psoas-muscle-soreness-expected-back-next-week/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.