Rams focus on recovery for Nacua and Garrett before practice return
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams are prioritizing the full recovery of Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett before their return to practice. Coach Sean McVay noted that both players will not be rushed back from their injuries. Ensuring that Nacua and Garrett are at 100% health is the team's main objective as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett are currently injured.
- •Sean McVay emphasizes the need for full recovery.
- •Rams are focused on player health before practice.
- •No specific return timeline mentioned for either player.
- 9:36 PMESPN NFL — Rams won't rush Nacua, Garrett back to practice
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay: Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua likely to return to practice next week
"Rams stars Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua remained sidelined by their injuries, but they should be able to return to the field sooner than later — though it may not be this week.
"The Rams want Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett to be 100% healthy before they return from injuries, coach Sean McVay said.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLAug 17, 2026, 9:36 PMRams won't rush Nacua, Garrett back to practice
The Rams want Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett to be 100% healthy before they return from injuries, coach Sean McVay said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:05 PMSean McVay: Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua likely to return to practice next week
Rams stars Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua remained sidelined by their injuries, but they should be able to return to the field sooner than later — though it may not be this week.
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