Puka Nacua expected to go on injured reserve due to knee injuries
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 10:29 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is likely to be placed on injured reserve following an MCL and PCL sprain in his right knee, along with turf toe. Head coach Sean McVay announced that Nacua sustained these injuries during the Rams' game against the Washington Commanders on November 8, which the Rams won. This situation poses a setback for a Rams offense already missing former Pro Bowler Davante Adams, who is on injured reserve after a hamstring rupture. If placed on IR, Nacua would miss a minimum of four games and could return no earlier than Week 15. McVay indicated that Nacua is expected to be out for at least a month.
- •Puka Nacua suffers MCL/PCL sprain and turf toe.
- •Nacua expected to be placed on injured reserve.
- •Rams missing Davante Adams, also on injured reserve.
- •Nacua's injury occurred in a win against the Commanders.
- •If on IR, Nacua must miss at least four games.
- 10:29 PMYahoo Sports — Rams receiver Puka Nacua to miss at least a month with sprained knee ligaments and turf toe
- 10:20 PMESPN — Rams' Nacua likely to hit IR with MCL/PCL sprain, turf toe
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Rams expect WR Puka Nacua to land on injured reserve with knee sprains and turf toe
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Puka Nacua likely going on IR after suffering knee injury and turf toe
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rams receiver Puka Nacua is expected to be out for at least a month after the All-Pro sprained ligaments in his right knee and developed turf toe during Los Angeles' win at Washington on Sunday.Coach Sean McVay said Monday that the Rams expect to put Nacua on injured reserve.
"Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is likely going on injured reserve due to an MCL/PCL sprain as well as turf toe, according to head coach Sean McVay.
"Sean McVay shared an update on Puka Nacua’s knee, which he had an MRI on Monday following his injury late in Sunday’s game.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 10:29 PMRams receiver Puka Nacua to miss at least a month with sprained knee ligaments and turf toe
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rams receiver Puka Nacua is expected to be out for at least a month after the All-Pro sprained ligaments in his right knee and developed turf toe during Los Angeles' win at Washington on Sunday.Coach Sean McVay said Monday that the Rams expect to put Nacua on injured reserve.
- ESPNNov 9, 2026, 10:20 PMRams' Nacua likely to hit IR with MCL/PCL sprain, turf toe
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is likely going on injured reserve due to an MCL/PCL sprain as well as turf toe, according to head coach Sean McVay.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 10:12 PMRams expect WR Puka Nacua to land on injured reserve with knee sprains and turf toe
Head coach Sean McVay made the announcement to reporters on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 10:12 PMPuka Nacua likely going on IR after suffering knee injury and turf toe
Sean McVay shared an update on Puka Nacua’s knee, which he had an MRI on Monday following his injury late in Sunday’s game.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Nov 9, 2026, 10:15 PMBuffalo Bills elevate WR Trent Sherfield, S Geno Stone for Week 9 of ‘MNF’
NFL•Nov 9, 2026, 9:40 PMEmmanuel Forbes Jr. had one of his best games ever vs. his former team
NFL•Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 PMWill Steelers trade for Brian Thomas Jr.? What fans should know
NFL•Nov 9, 2026, 8:23 PMAll-Pro WR Puka Nacua suffers knee injury in Rams’ win vs Commanders
NFL•Nov 9, 2026, 7:47 PMDan Orlovsky urges Rams to trade for WR after Puka Nacua’s concerning injury
NFL•Nov 9, 2026, 5:01 PMNFC West standings: Rams keep pace with 49ers, Seahawks in Week 9