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Rams receiver Puka Nacua to miss at least a month with sprained knee ligaments and turf toe

Headline from WHEC Rochester, from the development of Nov 9, 2026

Newest development Nov 11, 2026 · 4 reportsRams Make Unusual Roster Decision With WR Puka Nacua

Rams receiver Puka Nacua is expected to be out for at least a month after he sprained ligaments in his right knee and developed turf toe during Los Angeles’ win at Washington. Coach Sean McVay says the Rams expect to put Nacua on injured reserve.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Rams' Puka Nacua likely headed to injured reserve after MCL and PCL sprain, turf toe

    Headline from KTLA Los Angeles ·

  2. Names this update

    Rams receiver Puka Nacua to miss at least a month with sprained knee ligaments and turf toe

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  3. Newest

    Rams Make Unusual Roster Decision With WR Puka Nacua

    Headline from Newsweek ·

4 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

25 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Rams Believe Nacua Avoided ACL Tear but Schedule Knee MRI (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Rams star receiver Puka Nacua injured his knee on the final play of Sunday’s 20-13 win over Washington and is scheduled for an MRI. The team reportedly does not believe he tore his ACL, but the injury could be a major setback for Los Angeles, already without Davante Adams.

  2. New York Post

    Rams’ injury nightmare continues as Puka Nacua suffers mysterious knee injury on final play (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Rams star Puka Nacua reportedly injured his knee on the final offensive play against Washington and will undergo an MRI Monday to determine the severity.

  3. Newsweek

    Rams Get Concerning Puka Nacua Injury News After Commanders Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A concerning injury update emerges for Rams star Puka Nacua shortly after Los Angeles' win over the Commanders on Sunday.

  4. Deseret News

    Puka Nacua injured on Rams’ final offensive snap in win (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The Los Angeles Rams have dealt with a range of injuries this season, and their final offensive snap in a 20-13 win over the Washington Commanders Sunday brought more news on that front. Star Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua injured his knee on the team’s final offensive snap on a 5-yard carry with jus…

  5. NBC Los Angeles

    Rams' Puka Nacua likely headed to injured reserve with knee injury (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 10: Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

  6. Newsweek

    Rams Pressed to Make Blockbuster Trade After Puka Nacua Injury News (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Rams are being urged to pursue another star wide receiver after Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury in Week 9.

  7. New York Post

    Rams lose Puka Nacua for several weeks after MRI reveals knee injury in devastating blow (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Rams receive yet another devastating injury blow.

  8. WHEC Rochester

    Rams receiver Puka Nacua to miss at least a month with sprained knee ligaments and turf toe (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Rams receiver Puka Nacua is expected to be out for at least a month after he sprained ligaments in his right knee and developed turf toe during Los Angeles’ win at Washington. Coach Sean McVay says the Rams expect to put Nacua on injured reserve.

  9. Deseret News

    Puka Nacua likely headed to injured reserve, coach says (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Puka Nacua’s injury he suffered on the Los Angeles Rams’ final offensive play of their 20-13 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday is serious enough that he is likely headed to injured reserve. Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that Nacua, Los Angeles’ All-Pro wide receiver, suffere…

  10. KTLA Los Angeles

    Rams' Puka Nacua likely headed to injured reserve after MCL and PCL sprain, turf toe (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will likely head to injured reserve after sustaining an MCL and PCL sprain in his right leg and turf toe, head coach Sean McVay told media outlets Monday. Nacua sustained the injuries on the Rams' final offensive snap of Sunday's victory over the Washington Commanders.

  11. New York Post

    Cowboys stud WR tops trio of receivers Rams must to trade for amid Puka Nacua’s injury update (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Los Angeles Rams have found themselves in a territory they didn’t think they would be at a day before the NFL trade deadline — shopping for a wide receiver. The Rams’ need for a wide receiver comes at a time when they will spend the next month without Davante Adams and Puka Nacua, who...

  12. Newsweek

    Rams Get Devastating News on Puka Nacua’s Availability (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Puka Nacua is expected to miss at least four games after injuring his knee on the Rams’ final offensive snap against Washington.

  13. Newsweek

    Sean McVay Opens Up on Decision Behind Puka Nacua’s Injury (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Rams coach is second-guessing the late jet sweep that injured Puka Nacua in Sunday’s 20–13 win over Washington.

  14. Fox News

    Rams coach Sean McVay 'kicking himself' after Puka Nacua's knee injury on final play likely lands him on IR (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Sean McVay said he's "kicking himself" over the final play that left Puka Nacua with knee and turf toe injuries likely sending him to injured reserve.

  15. KYMA Yuma

    Rams lose Puka Nacua to IR with multiple injuries (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The Los Angeles Rams are losing one of their biggest offensive weapons for at least the next four games.

  16. New York Post

    Rams coach Sean McVay points to unlikely culprit behind Puka Nacua injury (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Los Angeles Rams will have to navigate life without star wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is headed to IR after injuring his knee against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. This injury stings even worse because it happened on the Rams’ final offensive play of the game, when Nacua was rushing the …

  17. New York Post

    Look for these receivers to replace Puka Nacua’s fantasy football production after massive injury blow (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Don't expect Rams backup wide receivers to replace Puka Nacua's numbers.

  18. New York Post

    Rams fans pissed after trade deadline passes, and Matthew Stafford left holding bag (opens New York Post)

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    The clock has finally struck zero for the NFL trade deadline, and the Rams might’ve been one of the biggest losers. After coach Sean McVay announced on Monday that Puka Nacua will likely be placed on the team’s injured reserve due to a PCL and MCL injury to his right knee, with the addition of...

  19. New York Post

    Rams make pair of wide receiver moves amid Puka Nacua injury after quiet trade deadline (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    After the Rams shied away from making a move during the NFL trade deadline, the team’s wide receiver corps has taken another blow, as Jordan Whittington has been placed on the team’s injured reserve with a back injury.

  20. New York Post

    Former Super Bowl champion says Rams are ‘toast’ after Puka Nacua injury (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    For a moment, the Rams looked like they were finally escaping the deluge of injuries once Myles Garrett returned. But after it was revealed on Monday that Puka Nacua suffered an MCL and PCL sprain in his right knee and also suffered a turf toe injury, the Rams are once again stuck in a downpour....

  21. New York Post

    Puka Nacua’s injury outlook takes encouraging turn as IR decision looms (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to be placed on the injured reserve list list after the knee injuries he suffered in the game against the Washington Commanders this past weekend.

  22. Newsweek

    Injury Timeline Emerges for Rams WR Puka Nacua (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury on the final offensive play of this past Sunday's Week 9 win.

  23. Fox News

    Rams star Puka Nacua out for an 'extended period' after suffering injury on final play of win (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Puka Nacua sprained his MCL and PCL and sustained turf toe, and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said he will be out for an extended period of time.

  24. Newsweek

    Rams Make Unusual Roster Decision With WR Puka Nacua (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Los Angeles Rams have an interesting plan for injured wide receiver Puka Nacua.

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