Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua makes progress recovering from groin injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is showing improvement in his recovery from a groin injury. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed that the player is making progress as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Nacua was sidelined for a significant portion of the preseason due to the issue. His status remains a focal point for the organization ahead of the Week 1 game. Fantasy managers and team officials are tracking his participation in practice sessions to determine his availability for the opening contest. The coaching staff will continue to monitor his physical condition leading up to the start of the regular season schedule.
- •Puka Nacua is recovering from a groin injury.
- •Sean McVay reports positive progress for the wide receiver.
- •The injury caused Nacua to miss significant preseason time.
- •Team participation in upcoming practices will determine Week 1 availability.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Rams get Puka Nacua injury update ahead of TNF against 49ers
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Rams WR Puka Nacua trending in right direction for Week 1
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — LA Rams Get ‘Really Good’ Puka Nacua Injury Update Before Australia Opener
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Puka Nacua making progress
"The Los Angeles Rams appear to be getting closer to having Puka Nacua back at full speed before their season opener.Head coach Sean McVay offered an encouraging update on the All-Pro wide receiver on Sept. 4, saying Nacua is “making good progress” as he works his way back from a psoas issue that has lingered […] The post LA Rams Get ‘Really Good’ Puka Nacua Injury Update Before Australia Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
"Rams WR Puka Nacua appears to be in line to play in the team's opener in Australia
"Rams WR Puka Nacua is making progress in rehab from groin injury
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:40 AMRams get Puka Nacua injury update ahead of TNF against 49ers
Is Puka playing?
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:38 PMRams WR Puka Nacua trending in right direction for Week 1
Rams WR Puka Nacua appears to be in line to play in the team's opener in Australia
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 11:07 PMLA Rams Get ‘Really Good’ Puka Nacua Injury Update Before Australia Opener
The Los Angeles Rams appear to be getting closer to having Puka Nacua back at full speed before their season opener.Head coach Sean McVay offered an encouraging update on the All-Pro wide receiver on Sept. 4, saying Nacua is “making good progress” as he works his way back from a psoas issue that has lingered […] The post LA Rams Get ‘Really Good’ Puka Nacua Injury Update Before Australia Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 8:47 PMPuka Nacua making progress
Rams WR Puka Nacua is making progress in rehab from groin injury
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