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Rams’ Puka Nacua sidelined with psoas muscle soreness, expected back next week
Rams’ Puka Nacua sidelined with psoas muscle soreness, expected back next week
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The cautious handling of Nacua's psoas soreness is reasonable given the muscle's role in a receiver's cutting and acceleration, but 'day-to-day' updates can lead to unnecessary worry among fantasy football fans and bettors. The real test will be whether Nacua practices fully next week as McVay expects. If he misses time after that, the Rams' decision to rest him during a preseason game will face scrutiny.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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