Rams list wide receiver Puka Nacua inactive with hip injury for Monday night game
The Los Angeles Rams will be without wideout Puka Nacua, who is sidelined with a hip injury, as they prepare to face the New York Giants on Monday night.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been declared inactive for the Monday night matchup against the New York Giants because of a hip injury. The team confirmed that Nacua did not participate in practice on Friday or Saturday, confirming earlier reports about his status. Nacua recorded five receptions for 74 yards in the Rams' season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Giants will also be missing players, with cornerback Deonte Banks and linebacker Micah McFadden listed as inactive after being designated questionable. New York's other inactives are tight end Thomas Fidone, offensive lineman J.C. Davis, defensive linemen Bobby Jamison-Travis and Darius Alexander, and safety Jason Pinnock. Los Angeles' additional inactive players include receiver Jordan Whittington, safety Kamren Kinchens, receiver C.J. Daniels, guard Bill Murray and emergency third-string quarterback Ty Simpson.