Puka Nacua, a receiver for the United States’ Los Angeles Rams, is likely to go on injured reserve after hurting his right knee and big toe against Washington. Coach Sean McVay expects an absence of at least a month. The setback comes while fellow receiver Davante Adams is already unavailable with a hamstring injury.
Puka Nacua, a receiver for the American football team Los Angeles Rams, is likely to be placed on injured reserve after suffering knee and toe injuries against Washington. Coach Sean McVay said the team expected him to miss at least a month. His right knee has sprains to the medial collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments; the toe injury affects the base of the big toe.[1], [2]
Nacua was hurt on the Rams’ last offensive play, a running attempt on third down intended to secure a new set of downs and finish the game. He took a heavy hit, stayed down briefly and walked off. McVay said he had repeatedly questioned whether a different play could have achieved the same result while keeping his receiver safer.[1]
An injured-reserve placement would rule Nacua out against Arizona, Green Bay, Kansas City and San Francisco. Fellow receiver Davante Adams is already absent with a hamstring injury, and Nacua missed earlier games with a hip problem. Asked about the approaching trade deadline, McVay said the club had to examine every route for addressing its difficulties.[1]
