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Rams WR (knee) leaves practice early

Umito November 1, 2024

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left Thursday’s practice early due to a knee injury, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the topic.

It’s unclear how serious Nacua’s knee injury is, but NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Nacua is expected to be fine and that the injury is not considered major. Rams head coach Sean McVay is expected to speak to reporters during his weekly press conference on Friday.

Nacua has suffered from knee injuries throughout this season. He first suffered a knee injury in camp, then aggravated it during the team’s Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Rams then placed Nacua on injured reserve.

They activated Nacua ahead of the team’s Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings. He had seven catches and a team-high 106 receiving yards in a win. The wideout has 11 catches and 141 receiving yards in two games this year.

Nacua and teammate Cooper Kupp2021 Offensive Player of the Year, has only played two games together this season.

Nacua set the single-season rookie record for most receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,486) in 2023. The Rams drafted Nacua in the fifth round last year.

The Rams will travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on Sunday.

Follow USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon on X @TheTylerDragon.