Rams’ Puka Nacua likely headed to injured reserve after right knee sprains, McVay says
Puka Nacua is very likely to be placed on injured reserve after sustaining MCL and PCL sprains in his right knee and turf toe, Fox News reported on Nov. 10, 2026.
Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday, Nov. 9, that he was “kicking himself” over the final-play decision that led to the hit, Fox News reported, citing ESPN.
Fox News reported that Nacua took a handoff on a third-down play intended to help end the game, rushed for five yards, absorbed a heavy hit and remained on the ground before walking off under his own power.
McVay indicated the injury will force Nacua to miss a substantial stretch; if placed on injured reserve he would be required to miss at least the next four games, Fox News reported. Those games include matchups with the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
Fox News noted the Rams already are without Davante Adams after a hamstring tear in Week 6. McVay said the team would “look at all avenues,” including a possible trade before the Nov. 10, 4 p.m. ET NFL deadline, Fox News reported.
The report listed Nacua’s 2026 totals at 70 receptions for 715 yards and four touchdowns and said the 70 catches are the most for a player through his first seven games in NFL history, per Fox News.
Fox News reported the Rams stood 5-4 after Week 9 and that injuries to key players have forced roster and scheme adjustments by McVay and his staff.
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