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Puka Nacua misses practice with core muscle tightness injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Puka Nacua misses practice with core muscle tightness injury
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Rams All-Pro Puka Nacua misses practice with muscle soreness. McVay expects him to return next week
  • 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Puka Nacua dealing with deep core muscle tightness
What they're saying
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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.

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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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