Rams anticipate Puka Nacua’s return for Week 4

Rams anticipate Puka Nacua’s return for Week 4

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Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said on September 30 that wide receiver Puka Nacua had participated in limited practice and was expected to suit up against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4, bolstering the team’s offense. Earlier in the week, the Rams placed Nacua on the inactive list for the September 21 night matchup with the New York Giants because of a hip injury, NBC Sports reported. The following days he was listed doubtful for the September 23 game against the Denver Broncos due to lingering groin soreness, NFL.

com noted, while Yahoo Sports indicated that McVay expected the receiver to be back by the fourth week. Later, team officials said surgery might still be required for his hip, nbcsports. com added.

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September 30, 2026
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Rams anticipate return of receiver Puka Nacua for Week 4
Rams anticipate return of receiver Puka Nacua for Week 4

NBC Sports • 30 Sep 21:03

Coach Sean McVay expects wide receiver Puka Nacua to practice limitedly and play against the Eagles, boosting the Rams' offense as they aim to improve their 2-2 record.

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September 28, 2026
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Puka Nacua's Hip Injury May Still Require Surgery, Team Says
Puka Nacua's Hip Injury May Still Require Surgery, Team Says

nbcsports.com • 28 Sep 01:16

The Los Angeles Rams indicated that surgery remains a possibility for wide receiver Puka Nacua's hip injury, though no definitive timeline has been set.

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September 27, 2026
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Rams receiver Puka Nacua's return uncertain as groin injury lingers in final contract year
Rams receiver Puka Nacua's return uncertain as groin injury lingers in final contract year

NBC Sports • 27 Sep 16:08

Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua may miss a second consecutive game due to a groin strain, with his return dependent on recovery and his pending rookie contract expiration.

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September 25, 2026
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Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua doubtful for Broncos game, slated to return in Week 4
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua doubtful for Broncos game, slated to return in Week 4

Yahoo Sports • 25 Sep 18:09

Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s matchup with Denver due to lingering groin soreness, but coach Sean McVay expects him back by the fourth week.

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Rams list receiver Puka Nacua doubtful for Sunday night game against Broncos
Rams list receiver Puka Nacua doubtful for Sunday night game against Broncos

NFL.com • 25 Sep 18:09

Los Angeles wide receiver Puka Nacua has been designated doubtful for the Week 3 matchup with Denver due to a groin injury, coach Sean McVay said.

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September 24, 2026
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Rams' Puka Nacua doubtful for Week 3 as groin injury hinders progress
Rams' Puka Nacua doubtful for Week 3 as groin injury hinders progress

NBC Sports • 24 Sep 13:24

Coach Sean McVay said wide receiver Puka Nacua's groin injury is not improving, making his availability for the upcoming game uncertain and prompting increased targets for Davante Adams and Terrance Ferguson.

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September 22, 2026
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Rams coach uncertain about Puka Nacua's availability for Week 3
Rams coach uncertain about Puka Nacua's availability for Week 3

NBC Sports • 22 Sep 15:43

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said he is not sure whether wide receiver Puka Nacua will be able to play in the team's Week 3 matchup, as the player continues to recover from a groin injury.

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September 21, 2026
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Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua listed as inactive for Week 2 matchup with Giants
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua listed as inactive for Week 2 matchup with Giants

NBC Sports • 21 Sep 23:35

Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua will not suit up for Monday night against New York Giants due to a groin injury, prompting adjustments to the team’s receiving and running game plans.

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Rams' Puka Nacua out for Monday Night Football, Davante Adams to assume larger role
Rams' Puka Nacua out for Monday Night Football, Davante Adams to assume larger role

Fox News • 21 Sep 23:08

Wide receiver Puka Nacua was ruled inactive for the Rams' Monday night game against the New York Giants due to hip and groin tightness, prompting the team to lean on Davante Adams and other backs.

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Rams list wide receiver Puka Nacua inactive with hip injury for Monday night game
Rams list wide receiver Puka Nacua inactive with hip injury for Monday night game

NBC Sports • 21 Sep 23:02

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.

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Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua ruled out of Monday night game vs. Giants
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua ruled out of Monday night game vs. Giants

Rams Wire • 21 Sep 18:06

Los Angeles Rams rookie wideout Puka Nacua has been declared inactive due to a hip injury, marking his first missed game since the 2023 season.

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