Rams expect Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson to play against 49ers
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams anticipate having wide receiver Puka Nacua and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson available for the team's season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The game is scheduled for Thursday night in Australia. Despite both players facing potential suspensions related to the NFL's personal conduct policy, neither has been placed on the commissioner's exempt list. This status allows them to continue practicing and participating in team activities while league investigations proceed. Nacua is also managing a psoas injury, though reports indicate he is expected to play. Nacua currently faces a lawsuit regarding allegations of biting a woman, while Jackson was arrested earlier this offseason on domestic violence charges.
- •Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson are expected to play in the season opener.
- •The Rams face the 49ers in Australia this Thursday night.
- •Neither player has been placed on the commissioner's exempt list.
- •Nacua is dealing with a psoas injury alongside potential league discipline.
- •Both players remain under investigation for off-field incidents.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Rams key starters expected to play Thursday against 49ers
- 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay expects Puka Nacua, Alaric Jackson to be available Thursday
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Rams expect both Puka Nacua, Alaric Jackson to play against 49ers in Australia despite off-field incidents
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Puka Nacua expected to play week 1 against 49ers
- 11:32 PMESPN — Rams expect WR Nacua, LT Jackson to play Thu.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Rams expect Puka Nacua, Alaric Jackson to play Week 1
"The Rams do not expect wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson to be suspended for the season opener against the 49ers despite ongoing legal situations, head coach Sean McVay said.
"Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson are both on the team's active roster on Monday and the team isn't expecting that to change ahead of their opener against the 49ers.
"Puka Nacua was sued by a woman after several allegations this past offseason, and Alaric Jackson was arrested in June but not charged after a domestic violence incident.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 5:02 PMRams key starters expected to play Thursday against 49ers
The Los Angeles Rams are expected to have Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson, there’s a game in Australia this week and more!
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 12:36 PMSean McVay expects Puka Nacua, Alaric Jackson to be available Thursday
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson are both on the team's active roster on Monday and the team isn't expecting that to change ahead of their opener against the 49ers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 1:05 AMRams expect both Puka Nacua, Alaric Jackson to play against 49ers in Australia despite off-field incidents
Puka Nacua was sued by a woman after several allegations this past offseason, and Alaric Jackson was arrested in June but not charged after a domestic violence incident.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 1:02 AMPuka Nacua expected to play week 1 against 49ers
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to play in Week 1.A week after the Los Angeles Rams roster received the good news that Aaron Donald would be...
- ESPNSep 6, 2026, 11:32 PMRams expect WR Nacua, LT Jackson to play Thu.
The Rams do not expect wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson to be suspended for the season opener against the 49ers despite ongoing legal situations, head coach Sean McVay said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 9:21 PMRams expect Puka Nacua, Alaric Jackson to play Week 1
Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson are facing potential suspensions from the NFL, but the Rams expect both to play in the opener against the 49ers.
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