The Los Angeles Rams have changed their minds about what to do with Puka Nacua. After Sean McVay said Wednesday that the Rams wouldn't put him on injured reserve, they've now pivoted and decided to place him on IR.
As a result, Nacua will miss at least the next four games. The earliest he can return is Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys. The Rams have a bye in Week 11, but players on IR have to be out for four games, not four weeks.
To take Nacua's spot on the 53-man roster, the Rams signed wide receiver Brennan Presley from the practice squad. Additionally, they signed wide receiver Tyler Scott to the practice squad. Los Angeles has had to shuffle the receiving corps because of all the injuries it has suffered at the position; Nacua joins Davante
Adams and Jordan Whittington on IR, leaving the Rams thin at wide receiver.
Nacua suffered an MCL and PCL sprain in Sunday's win over the Commanders, and he's also dealing with turf toe. McVay said Wednesday that Nacua will miss "extended" time after originally saying Monday that he'll be out "at least a month."
LA Rams Roster Moves:
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 13, 2026
• Reserve/Injured WR Puka Nacua
• Signed to Active Roster from Practice Squad WR Brennan Presley
• Signed to Practice Squad WR Tyler Scott pic.twitter.com/oZLIp4AvL3
Nacua has already missed two games this season, sitting out Weeks 2 and 3 with a groin injury. He then battled a calf issue last month but did not miss any time as a result. He suffered the calf injury in practice, and it's unrelated to his current knee and toe injuries.
While on IR, Nacua will miss the following games:
- Week 10: at Cardinals
- Week 12: vs. Packers
- Week 13: vs. Chiefs
- Week 14: at 49ers
The Rams face the Cardinals this Sunday in Glendale at 4:05 p.m. ET.
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