Rams keep rookie receiver Puka Nacua on active roster despite knee injury
Coach Sean McVay said the team will retain Nacua on the 53-man roster while he recovers from ligament sprains and turf toe, meaning he will miss several weeks but not be placed on injured reserve.
The Los Angeles Rams will keep rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua on the 53-man roster even though he is expected to miss several weeks with a knee injury. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters that "roster semantics" dictate the decision, adding that Nacua will remain on the active list but will be out for a significant period.
Nacua is dealing with sprains to two knee ligaments and a turf-toe injury. The move reflects the team's limited available slots for players returning from injured reserve as the season progresses.
The Rams' receiving group could receive a boost later in the season, with veteran Davante Adams projected to return for the Week 13 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.