Stephen A Smith Has Harsh Words for Puka Nacua After Rams’ Loss to Broncos
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith delivered a harsh message to Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua after his second absence.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua missed Sunday night's game, as he continues to deal with a groin/hip injury that has sidelined him for the past two weeks. The team is treating this injury as short-term, but his availability for the upcoming Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles remains uncertain. Following the Rams' 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith expressed his frustration with Nacua on First Take.
"There's only 17 games in the season, my brother, get your [expletive] out there," Smith declared. "Puka Nacua, you've been a distraction off the field. We don't talk about it. We don't bring it up. But we expect to see you on the field." Nacua's performance in Week 1 fell short of his elite standards, as he caught five passes for 74 yards and scored no touchdowns.
In the previous season, he set a league-high with 129 receptions for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Rams are set to face the Eagles at 1 p.m. ET in their next game.
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