Rams HC Sean McVay drops major Puka Nacua update amid psoas injury & potential NFL suspension ahead of Week 1 game vs. 49ers
Sean McVay said the star receiver is back in stride after an August psoas injury, and he led the NFL with 129 catches last season.
- The Los Angeles Rams expect wide receiver Puka Nacua to suit up for Thursday's Week 1 opener against the San Francisco 49ers, according to Coach Sean McVay.
- Nacua has been recovering from a rare psoas injury sustained during an August joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys, though he returned to practice without setbacks.
- The 25-year-old Pro Bowler led the NFL with 129 receptions and 1,715 yards in 2025, positioning him as the centerpiece of the Rams' passing game.
- NFL insider Adam Schefter reported a "real possibility" that Nacua avoids league discipline in 2026, clarifying his status after the case remained under review through the summer.
- This Week 1 matchup in Melbourne, Australia, holds playoff implications as the Rams and Niners finished with identical records last season, setting stakes for the unusual international opener.
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Puka Nacua has been battling a psoas injury during the Los Angeles Rams’ training camp and preseason slate, a significant development ahead of their Week 1 regular-season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.There is already plenty of scrutiny around the Rams’ travel plans for the game, but their could be an underlying benefit.That […]
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