Puka Nacua exited the Lions-Rams recreation with a knee damage on Monday night time soccer however regardless of returning to the sector, the large receiver has been positioned on the Rams damage reserve checklist.
Puka Nacua Aggravates Knee Damage
The Rams secured one of many rookie’s of the 12 months final season within the type of Puka Nacua, however he has already picked up a knock in week 1 of the 2024 NFL season.
Nacua took a tough hit halfway by the Rams extra time loss towards the Lions which pressured the large receiver off the sector and into the blue tent for a medical evaluation.
Shortly after, Nacua left the tent with a groggy look on his face and though it was unclear how match he was, the 23-year-old was in a position to return to the sector within the second half.
It appears that evidently returning to the sport was a foul concept for Nacua although, because the second 12 months star struggled by the rest of the match and he was later carted off the sector and into the locker room.
The second 12 months large receiver has now been formally positioned on the Rams damage reserve checklist with a PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) sprain.
Rams WR Puka Nacua (knee) will probably be positioned on injured reserve, will miss not less than 4 video games. pic.twitter.com/gcUyxeTbzJ
— NFL (@NFL) September 9, 2024
Talking after the sport, Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed that Nacua can be out for not less than the subsequent 4 weeks and he appeared as dissatisfied as everybody else.
“You possibly can see he’s an influence participant,” McVay stated.
“He will get 4 targets, he has 4 catches for nearly 50 yards. He has a jet sweep, he does stuff within the run recreation. He’s an element. He simply is a kind of guys that simply makes a distinction. And so, it’s unlucky for him, and I’m bummed out for the particular person extra importantly.”
Previous to choosing up his knock Nacua regarded sharp, racking up 35 receiving yards off of 4 catches as he appeared to select up from the place he left off in his first 12 months.
Final season Nacua had 105 catches for 1486 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, taking part in in each one of many Rams’ common season matches.
