Rams star Puka Nacua will miss at least 4 weeks after being placed on IR for knee injury

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As the Los Angeles Rams deal with its first loss of the season in the standings, it’s also dealing with the loss of a key offensive playmaker for the next four games at least. 

Puka Nacua, who broke out for the Rams in his rookie season last year, has been placed on the injured reserve after aggravating a knee injury in the 26-20 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 1. 

Head coach Sean McVay made the announcement on Monday, has a PCL sprain, and the team is not going to test that at the start of the season. 

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) runs from Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during the second half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Ford Field. (David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports)

Nacua’s injury came midway through the second quarterback while making a catch. He was seen limping off the field, where he went into the blue medical tent on the sidelines. He would eventually return to the game, but it didn’t last long. 

Nacua eventually needed a cart to get him into the locker room, where he was ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the game. 

This PCL sprain is an aggravation of the initial injury, which came on Aug. 4 during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Chargers. Nacua would miss time in training camp, but would return on Aug. 26 to the delight of his team and fan base. 

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However, his presence on the field will be missed over these next few weeks as McVay will have to scheme otherwise for quarterback Matthew Stafford and the offense. 

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