Puka Nacua misses practice with core muscle tightness injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua did not participate in Thursday's practice after leaving a joint session with the Cowboys earlier this week due to an injury. Head coach Sean McVay reported that Nacua is dealing with psoas soreness, a condition affecting a deep core muscle and hip flexor. Despite this setback, McVay indicated that Nacua is expected to return to practice next week. In related news, defensive player Myles Garrett also missed practice due to knee soreness, although the Rams are optimistic about his recovery.
- •Puka Nacua missed Rams practice due to psoas soreness.
- •Nacua left joint practice with the Cowboys earlier this week.
- •Sean McVay expects Nacua back in practice next week.
- •Myles Garrett also sidelined with knee soreness during training.
- •Rams remain confident Garrett's absence won't linger.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Rams All-Pro Puka Nacua misses practice with muscle soreness. McVay expects him to return next week
- 8:06 PMNBCSports.com — Puka Nacua dealing with deep core muscle tightness - NBC Sports
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Puka Nacua dealing with deep core muscle tightness
"All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to return to practice next week with the Los Angeles Rams after sitting out Thursday's workout with muscle soreness. Nacua was hurt during the Rams' joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, leaving the field early.
"Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua missed practice on Thursday after leaving the joint practice with the Cowboys two days ago with an injury.
"Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua missed practice on Thursday after leaving the joint practice with the Cowboys two days ago with an injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:13 PMRams All-Pro Puka Nacua misses practice with muscle soreness. McVay expects him to return next week
All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to return to practice next week with the Los Angeles Rams after sitting out Thursday's workout with muscle soreness. Nacua was hurt during the Rams' joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, leaving the field early.
- NBCSports.comAug 13, 2026, 8:06 PMPuka Nacua dealing with deep core muscle tightness - NBC Sports
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua missed practice on Thursday after leaving the joint practice with the Cowboys two days ago with an injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:01 PMPuka Nacua dealing with deep core muscle tightness
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua missed practice on Thursday after leaving the joint practice with the Cowboys two days ago with an injury.
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