Los Angeles Rams Place Wide Receiver Puka Nacua on Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Rams officially moved star wide receiver Puka Nacua to injured reserve on Thursday, ensuring he will miss a minimum of four upcoming contests. Nacua sustained MCL and PCL sprains alongside turf toe during his final touch in a Week 9 victory over the Washington Commanders. Although head coach Sean McVay initially suggested the team might hold off on the designation due to roster semantics, the team ultimately shifted the receiver to IR.

To compensate for the vacant roster spot, Los Angeles promoted wide receiver Brennan Presley from the practice squad and added wide receiver Tyler Scott to the practice squad. Nacua joins a growing list of roster management considerations for the organization regarding injured reserve designations, with the team nearing its limit of eight regular-season returns from IR.

Without Nacua and Davante Adams for the upcoming matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, the Rams will rely on a receiving corps featuring Tutu Atwell, Konata Mumpfield, CJ Daniels, Xavier Smith, and Presley. Following Sunday's game, Los Angeles will take its bye week before facing the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers.