Rams retain rookie Puka Nacua on roster despite knee injury
On 11 November, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay announced that rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua will remain on the 53-man roster despite his knee and turf-toe injuries, meaning he will miss several weeks but will not be placed on injured reserve. The injury occurred on 8 November during the Rams' win over Washington, when Nacua suffered a knee injury and the team scheduled an MRI for the following, Rams Wire reported. NBC Sports later said he had been placed on injured reserve with knee sprains and turf-toe, sidelining him for at least four games.
The same outlet noted that McVay repeatedly re-examined the play call that led to the injury. ESPN reporter Dan Graziano added that the Rams expect Nacua to return around weeks 14-15, not missing the remainder of the regular season.
