Overview
- Nacua missed the Rams’ Week 2 game after reporting hip/groin soreness and was a non‑participant in practice this week, leaving him listed as doubtful for Week 3.
- Coach Sean McVay said Nacua is “not making great progress” and emphasized the team will be cautious rather than rush him back, noting there is no current plan to place him on injured reserve.
- Outside medical observers have raised the unconfirmed possibility of a sports‑hernia–type issue that can require surgery and a longer recovery, but the Rams’ staff says that has not been diagnosed.
- The offense adapted in Week 2 with Davante Adams (eight catches for 195 yards and two TDs) and increased tight‑end usage and the Rams will likely lean on those options if Nacua cannot play against Denver.
- Limited rehab footage of Nacua running with a trainer offers some optimism for a return by Week 4, but the team will wait for practice progress and a final game‑day decision.