Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua miss Rams practice on Monday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett were absent from practice on Monday as they recover from injuries. Nacua is sidelined due to a core muscle injury sustained during joint practices with the Cowboys. Garrett is dealing with swelling in his knee, causing him to miss the past week of training. Sean McVay stated he anticipates Nacua returning to practice this week, while Garrett's condition is being monitored. Both players are not expected to participate in the upcoming preseason matchup against the Saints on Saturday.
- •Puka Nacua is recovering from a core muscle injury.
- •Myles Garrett is dealing with knee swelling.
- •Both players missed practice on August 17, 2026.
- •Neither is expected to play in the preseason game against the Saints.
- •Sean McVay will update on their statuses after practice.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua miss Rams practice again Monday
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Puka Nacua, Myles Garrett remain out of practice for Rams
"Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett were both held out of practice again on Monday as they deal with their own respective injuries.
"The Rams are continuing to give two of their star players time to heal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 6:18 PMMyles Garrett and Puka Nacua miss Rams practice again Monday
Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett were both held out of practice again on Monday as they deal with their own respective injuries.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 6:11 PMPuka Nacua, Myles Garrett remain out of practice for Rams
The Rams are continuing to give two of their star players time to heal.
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