{
  "id": 11501459,
  "title": "Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip) will return to play against Eagles in Week 4",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/rams-wr-puka-nacua-hip-will-return-to-play-against-eagles-in-week-4",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T18:37:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/rams-wr-puka-nacua-hip-will-return-to-play-against-eagles-in-week-4-183748470.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Puka Nacua, the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, will return for the team's Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, announced head coach Sean McVay on Friday. McVay noted that Nacua appeared sharp during Thursday's practice and the team will likely have him on a snap count. The injury-prone wide receiver has missed the last two games due to a hip/groin issue. Nacua participated in a full-day of practice on Wednesday, despite being listed as a limited participant on Thursday. He expressed his excitement about being back with the team, highlighting the camaraderie and the opportunity to contribute. Nacua has not played since the Rams' Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia, where he caught five passes for 74 yards. Before Week 3, McVay suggested Nacua's progress was not impressive, but the injury was not considered long-term, and the team remained cautious. The Rams' receptions leader last season was expected to return for the Eagles game.",
  "summary": "Nacua has not played since LA's Week 1 loss in Australia to the 49ers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Puka Nacua, Rams WR, set to return for Week 4 game vs. Eagles",
    "Coach Sean McVay reported Nacua appeared sharp in Thursday's practice",
    "Injured wide receiver missed last two games due to hip/groin issue"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Why NFL history suggests Eagles need to force a turnover to beat Rams in Week 4",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/why-nfl-history-suggests-eagles-need-to-force-a-turnover-to-beat-rams",
        "published": "2026-10-02T20:46:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}