Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua ruled out of Monday night game vs. Giants
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.
Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua will not suit up for Monday night’s matchup against the New York Giants after being listed as questionable because of a hip injury. The player missed the team’s second practice on Friday and did not attend the Saturday session, prompting the team to move him to the inactive list.
"It certainly sounds like Puka's trending towards not playing tonight against the Giants," NFL reporter Adam Schefter said, adding that the Rams remain hopeful he could become available during pre-game warmups, though the outlook is not promising.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport echoed the uncertainty, noting that Nacua’s status remains “very firmly up in the air” after missing two consecutive practices.
The Rams still have veteran Davante Adams available at receiver, but depth beyond him is limited. Jordan Whittington, considered the third-string receiver, is doubtful with a quadriceps injury, while Konata Mumpfield, Xavier Smith, CJ Daniels and Tutu Atwell are listed as healthy.
The final roster decisions will be announced about 90 minutes before kickoff, around 6:45 p.m. ET, when both teams name their inactive players.