Rams HC Sean McVay drops major Puka Nacua update amid psoas injury & potential NFL suspension ahead of Week 1 game vs. 49ers
Puka Nacua is expected to play in the Rams' season opener after recovering from an August psoas injury, bolstering a passing game that led the NFL in scoring last season.
- The Los Angeles Rams expect wide receiver Puka Nacua to suit up for Thursday's regular-season opener against the San Francisco Niners in Australia, head coach Sean McVay confirmed via ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Nacua sustained a psoas injury during an August practice, prompting the team to manage his workload carefully in recent weeks. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on SportsCenter that the receiver has "been back in stride this week, no setbacks."
- Coach Sean McVay spoke positively about the two-time Pro Bowler earlier this week, highlighting his 2025 performance: 129 receptions, 1,715 yards, and 10 touchdowns led the NFL.
- Despite his production, Nacua ranks 158th in guaranteed money among NFL wide receivers, remaining on his four-year, $4.1 million rookie-scale contract while Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a $120 million deal this offseason.
- With Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams joining the passing game, the Rams are positioned as prohibitive preseason Super Bowl favorites after acquiring Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett. Nacua's availability strengthens their offensive arsenal significantly.
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