Puka Nacua suffers knee injury, to undergo MRI after Rams game

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Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Puka Nacua suffers knee injury, to undergo MRI after Rams game
Summary

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua sustained a knee injury on the final play of the team’s Week 9 victory over the Washington Commanders. Despite the injury, Nacua recorded 150 receiving yards and a touchdown during the game. The team expects to have more clarity on his condition following an MRI scheduled for Monday, but initial assessments suggest he did not suffer a torn ACL. As the trade deadline approaches, speculation surrounds Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, who expressed gratitude to fans after Sunday’s loss and hinted it could be his final game with the team.

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  • •Nacua records 150 yards and a touchdown in Week 9.
  • •MRI scheduled for Monday to assess knee injury.
  • •Team believes Nacua did not tear his ACL.
  • •Jonathan Taylor hints at potential trade after Colts loss.
  • •NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
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  • 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — NFL news, live updates, trade deadline rumors: Puka Nacua awaits word on knee injury, will undergo MRI after Week 9 win
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