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Rams' Nacua and Garrett likely to miss practice with injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Rams' Nacua and Garrett likely to miss practice with injuries

Summary

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and defensive end Myles Garrett are expected to miss up to a week of practice due to minor injuries. Coach Sean McVay confirmed that both players did not practice on Monday and may be sidelined for joint practices with the New Orleans Saints ahead of a preseason matchup on Saturday. Nacua is dealing with soreness in his psoas muscle, while Garrett has experienced intermittent knee swelling. McVay emphasized the importance of caution regarding their conditions as the season approaches. Additionally, rookie offensive lineman Keagen Trost will miss several weeks due to a hamstring injury.

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Status Watch

•Nacua and Garrett likely sidelined for a week due to injuries.
•Rams scheduled for joint practice with Saints this week.
•Nacua has psoas muscle soreness; Garrett has knee swelling.
•Rookie lineman Trost out for several weeks with hamstring injury.
•Coach McVay emphasizes the importance of cautious management.

Latest Updates

8:55 PMYahoo Sports — All-Pros Nacua, Garrett could miss week of practice with Rams to rest minor injuries, McVay says

What they're saying

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Receiver Puka Nacua and defensive end Myles Garrett are likely to sit out the next week of practice with the Los Angeles Rams to rest minor injuries. The two All-Pros didn't practice Monday, and coach Sean McVay said they both could sit out Tuesday and again on Thursday when the Rams host a joint practice with the New Orleans Saints, their preseason opponent at SoFi Stadium on Saturday.
— Yahoo Sportsby GREG BEACHAM

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