Rams All-Pro Puka Nacua misses practice with muscle soreness. McVay expects him to return next week
All-Pro wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to return to practice next week with the Los Angeles Rams after sitting out Thursday's workout with muscle soreness. Nacua was hurt during the Rams' joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, leaving the field early.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua missed Thursday's practice due to muscle soreness, but coach Sean McVay expects him to return to training next week. The soreness affected Nacua's psoas muscle, located from the back through the pelvis to the legs. McVay stated Nacua is doing well and will be back soon. Nacua, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, led the NFL with 129 receptions and 1,715 yards receiving last season.
Defensive end Myles Garrett also skipped Thursday's practice to rest an aching knee, but he is expected to return to workouts soon. Neither Nacua nor Garrett would have played in the Rams' preseason opener, as McVay typically does not allow his key players to participate in preseason games. Stetson Bennett will start at quarterback for the Rams' preseason opener, with rookie Ty Simpson also expected to play.
McVay will rely on offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to call the Rams' plays against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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