{
  "id": 19854843,
  "title": "Sean McVay reveals simple reason Rams decided to put Puka Nacua on IR",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/sean-mcvay-reveals-simple-reason-rams-decided-to-put-puka-nacua-on-ir",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T19:45:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sean-mcvay-reveals-simple-reason-194527351.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, the Los Angeles Rams decided to place Puka Nacua on injured reserve, surprising fans who had just heard from head coach Sean McVay that it wasn't going to happen. Over the course of four days, the decision to put Nacua on IR changed, ultimately due to the team needing a roster spot. McVay explained that the Rams did not initially plan on placing Nacua on IR, as he was expected to return before their suggested timeline. However, circumstances changed when they needed that roster spot due to moving parts and to make room for Brennan Presley on the active roster. Tyler Scott was also signed to the practice squad. Nacua is said to be in good spirits and has started his rehab process, but will miss games against the Cardinals, Packers, Chiefs, and 49ers before potentially returning for Week 15 against the Cowboys.",
  "summary": "The Rams changed course and put Puka Nacua on IR after saying they weren't going to, and here's why.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sean McVay initially expected Puka Nacua to return before the suggested timeline.",
    "The decision to place Nacua on IR was due to the need for a roster spot.",
    "Nacua is in good spirits and rehabilitating, missing games through Week 15."
  ],
  "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."
}