Rams expect WR Puka Nacua, LT Alaric Jackson to play in opener
Sean McVay said both players are expected to suit up as the Rams open the season with two key starters under NFL review.
- Head coach Sean McVay confirmed the Los Angeles Rams expect wide receiver Puka Nacua to play Thursday's season-opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
- Nacua sustained a psoas injury during an August practice, forcing the team to hold him out for several weeks before he returned to training this week without setbacks.
- A civil lawsuit filed in March alleging an off-field incident involving an antisemitic "statement" and a biting allegation remains under NFL investigation, though the league has not issued disciplinary action.
- ESPN's Adam Schefter revealed on "The Pat McAfee Show" Monday that there is a "real possibility" Nacua avoids league discipline entirely during the 2026 season.
- Having the two-time Pro Bowler available provides a crucial boost to the Rams' offense, as Nacua led the NFL with 129 receptions and 1,715 yards in 2025.
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Surprising news on Puka Nacua's potential punishment has been revealed
Los Angeles Rams fans who have been worried about potential NFL discipline for Puka Nacua will be pleased with new information that emerged Monday. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed that Nacua is unlikely to face any discipline stemming from an offseason lawsuit in which he was accused …
Rams expect WR Puka Nacua, LT Alaric Jackson to play in opener
By Field Level Media Sep 07 (Field Level Media) - The Los Angeles Rams expect wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson to play in Thursday's season-opening game against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, despite both bein...
Sean McVay expects Puka Nacua, Alaric Jackson to be available Thursday
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson are both on the team's active roster on Monday and the team isn't expecting that to change ahead of their opener against the 49ers.
NFL Under Fire Over Delay in Puka Nacua’s Disciplinary Hearing as Sean McVay Shares Latest Update on Rams WR’s Status
The Los Angeles Rams are taking quite the heat regarding the future of their top offensive weapon, Puka Nacua. The Rams are just days away from the Week 1 game in Australia, but the star wideout is still awaiting a decision on whether he will play. While the world seems unsure when the hammer will […]
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