Rams WR Puka Nacua may miss 5-7 weeks, sources say

Los Angeles Rams large receiver Puka Nacua may miss between 5-7 weeks, relying on how rapidly his PCL harm heals, sources informed ESPN.

Nacua reinjured his knee throughout final Sunday night time’s time beyond regulation loss to the Detroit Lions and was positioned on injured reserve final week.

Rams head coach Sean McVay mentioned it was potential that Nacua might be sidelined the minimal 4 weeks that he’s required to overlook by being positioned on IR. The Rams have their bye in Week 6, so the earliest the second-year star may return could be Los Angeles’ Week 7 house sport towards the Las Vegas Raiders.

However now the Rams’ considering, in keeping with sources, is that Nacua’s standing for the video games towards the Raiders and the next Thursday night time at house towards the Minnesota Vikings additionally might be in jeopardy.

The Rams wish to ensure they’re cautious with Nacua and never rush him again. The group desires to do no matter is required to make sure there aren’t any extra setbacks to the harm that Nacua initially suffered early in coaching camp.

The Rams discover themselves in a scenario just like the one they confronted final yr, once they opened the season with out standout large receiver Cooper Kupp, who missed the primary 4 video games resulting from a hamstring harm. With Kupp out, Nacua went from being a fifth-round pick of Brigham Younger to a breakout NFL star, setting information final season for many receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,486) by a rookie in NFL historical past.

The Rams will want veteran large receivers Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson to step as much as exchange Nacua. Robinson had 4 catches for 42 yards towards Detroit whereas Johnson completed second on the group behind Kupp in each receptions (5) and yards (79).