Rams All-Pro Puka Nacua likely to go on injured reserve with knee, toe injuries

The Los Angeles Rams (5-4) can't catch a break from the injury. After All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett's triumphant return to the lineup in their Week 9 victory over the Washington Commanders, All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to go on injured reserve.

Coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday that Nacua, who is dealing with MCL and PCL sprains in addition to turf toe, will likely go on injured reserve, thus sidelining him for at least four games. That's a massive blow for the Rams as Nacua led the NFL in catches (129), receiving first downs (80) and receiving yards per game (107.2) last season. He is also the NFL's all-time leader in receiving yards per game with a career average of 96.2. This season, he has 70 catches for 715 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns while also adding 41 yards rushing and a touchdown on 7 carries. Nacua leads the Rams in every receiving metric this season while being tied for the team lead in receiving touchdowns with six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams. In 2026, he represents 27.6% of the Rams' team target share, which is the eighth-highest rate in the entire NFL this season.

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