Myles Garrett misses joint practice; Puka Nacua exits early
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Myles Garrett missed practice during a joint session between the Rams and Cowboys on August 11 due to swelling in his knee. Puka Nacua also left the practice early for an undisclosed reason. Both players' statuses moving forward will be monitored closely, as the Rams prepare for the upcoming season. The joint practice is a key opportunity for teams to evaluate their rosters ahead of the regular season.
- •Myles Garrett did not participate due to knee swelling.
- •Puka Nacua exited practice early for undisclosed reasons.
- •The joint practice took place between the Rams and Cowboys.
- •Both players' availability for future practices is uncertain.
- •Monitoring their status will be important for the Rams' roster decisions.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Garrett held out of Rams' joint practice with Cowboys; Puka Nacua leaves early with injury
- 8:41 PMESPN — Rams' Nacua exits with groin soreness; Garrett sidelined again - ESPN
"Defensive end Myles Garrett was held out of the Los Angeles Rams' joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, while wide receiver Puka Nacua left the workout early because of an apparent injury. Sean McVay said Garrett did not participate as a precaution because of swelling in his knee, which has the two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year who was acquired in a blockbuster trade in June feeling 85% healthy, according to his new head coach. Garrett missed time earlier in training camp because of what McVay described as lower body soreness.
"Myles Garrett is dealing with some swelling in his knee and did not take part in the Rams' joint practice Tuesday against the Cowboys, while Puka Nacua left the workout early with minor groin soreness.
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External links- ESPNAug 11, 2026, 8:41 PMRams' Nacua exits with groin soreness; Garrett sidelined again - ESPN
Myles Garrett is dealing with some swelling in his knee and did not take part in the Rams' joint practice Tuesday against the Cowboys, while Puka Nacua left the workout early with minor groin soreness.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 9:19 PMMyles Garrett held out of Rams' joint practice with Cowboys; Puka Nacua leaves early with injury
Defensive end Myles Garrett was held out of the Los Angeles Rams' joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, while wide receiver Puka Nacua left the workout early because of an apparent injury. Sean McVay said Garrett did not participate as a precaution because of swelling in his knee, which has the two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year who was acquired in a blockbuster trade in June feeling 85% healthy, according to his new head coach. Garrett missed time earlier in training camp because of what McVay described as lower body soreness.
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