{
  "id": 19754261,
  "title": "Rams Officially Placing Puka Nacua on IR With Numerous Injuries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/rams-officially-placing-puka-nacua-on-ir-with-numerous-injuries",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T04:06:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rams-officially-placing-puka-nacua-040613219.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Rams officially placed wide receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve on Thursday, despite head coach Sean McVay previously stating they would not do so. Nacua suffered significant injuries to his knee, including MCL and PCL strains, as well as turf toe. The injury occurred during the Rams' victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Nacua had previously had his best performance of the season, catching 14 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown. He is the Rams' top receiver this season, with 70 catches for 715 yards and four touchdowns in seven games. The team will miss his contributions, as they rely heavily on Nacua and tight end Davante Adams for their aerial attack. Davante Adams, who is a Pro Bowler, suffered a hamstring injury earlier in the season. Additionally, Jordan Whittington's back injury has sidelined him on injured reserve. The Rams' wide receiver corps, which includes Tyler Higbee, Kyren Williams, Konata Mumpfield, and Tutu Atwell, is now limited in depth. With the team currently holding a 5-4 record, they hope their receiver situation will not hinder their midseason resurgence. Their next game is against the Cardinals on Sunday at 1:05 p.m., aiming for revenge after a previous loss.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Rams placed wide receiver Puka Nacua on IR on Thursday, contradicting head coach Sean McVay's statement from Wednesday. The post Rams Officially Placing Puka Nacua on IR With Numerous Injuries appeared first on LA Sports Report.",
  "key_points": [
    "Puka Nacua placed on IR due to multiple injuries.",
    "Knee injuries include MCL, PCL strains, and turf toe.",
    "Rams rely heavily on Nacua and Adams for aerial attack."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}