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Rams Expect Puka Nacua Back for Week 9 as Tutu Atwell Goes on IR

A careful ramp-up signals Los Angeles' focus on workload management.

Overview

  • Coach Sean McVay said Nacua will return to practice Wednesday and is expected to play Sunday against the Saints unless he has a setback.
  • Nacua sprained his ankle in Week 6 at Baltimore, missed the Week 7 win in London, and benefited from the Week 8 bye limiting his absence to one full game.
  • Tutu Atwell was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, with Sporting News reporting the earliest potential return is Week 13.
  • Right tackle Rob Havenstein is slated to practice Wednesday and is expected to play against New Orleans, according to McVay.
  • Los Angeles has reinforced depth with a reported trade for Titans cornerback Roger McCreary and the practice-squad signing of former Bears receiver Tyler Scott.