Rams place Puka Nacua on IR, make roster changes at receiver
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams have officially placed wide receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve. This decision comes after initially stating he would not go on IR. Nacua, who suffered an MCL and PCL sprain alongside turf toe, will miss at least the next four games. He will be eligible to return during Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys. To fill his spot on the 53-man roster, the Rams signed Brennan Presley from the practice squad and added Tyler Scott to the practice squad, further addressing their depleted receiving corps, which also includes Davante Adams and Jordan Whittington on IR.
- •Puka Nacua placed on IR, out for at least four games.
- •Nacua suffered MCL, PCL sprains and turf toe on Sunday.
- •Brennan Presley signed to the active roster from the practice squad.
- •Tyler Scott added to the practice squad as a receiving option.
- •Rams face the Cardinals in Glendale on Sunday.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Rams place Puka Nacua on IR after all. Where does LA go from here?
- 1:13 AMESPN NFL — Rams put Nacua on IR after all as they make moves at receiver
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Rams decide to put Puka Nacua on IR, make 2 other moves at WR
"The Rams, who had said they would not put Puka Nacua on IR, pivoted so they can sign Brennan Presley to the active roster and Tyler Scott to the practice squad.
"The Rams are pivoting one day after head coach Sean McVay told reporters that Puka Nacua wouldn't go on IR due to "roster semantics."
"After saying Puka Nacua wouldn't go on IR, the Rams pivoted and decided to move him there. They also made 2 other moves at WR.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 1:33 AMRams place Puka Nacua on IR after all. Where does LA go from here?
The Rams are pivoting one day after head coach Sean McVay told reporters that Puka Nacua wouldn't go on IR due to "roster semantics."
- ESPN NFLNov 13, 2026, 1:13 AMRams put Nacua on IR after all as they make moves at receiver
The Rams, who had said they would not put Puka Nacua on IR, pivoted so they can sign Brennan Presley to the active roster and Tyler Scott to the practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 1:02 AMRams decide to put Puka Nacua on IR, make 2 other moves at WR
After saying Puka Nacua wouldn't go on IR, the Rams pivoted and decided to move him there. They also made 2 other moves at WR.
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