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Rams’ Puka Nacua Suffers Ankle Injury, Returns Briefly With Week 7 Status Uncertain

Coach Sean McVay labeled the issue an ankle injury, leaving his availability for the Rams’ London game next week in question.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) is helped off the field by trainers during the second quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Nacua was injured on a contested end-zone play with Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey, was helped off, and was initially listed with a foot injury before McVay clarified it was his ankle.
  • Nacua re-entered in the second half but was limited and finished with two catches for 28 yards with no additional targets after the injury.
  • McVay said he does not yet know if Nacua will face the Jaguars in London in Week 7, with more clarity expected on the midweek injury report.
  • A sports doctor on social media said Nacua’s return suggested no fracture and described a likely mild midfoot sprain and bone bruise, which remains unofficial.
  • Nacua entered Week 6 leading the NFL in receptions and receiving yards, raising questions about target distribution if he is unavailable, with Davante Adams and Tyler Higbee among those positioned to see more work.