The Los Angeles Rams are dealing with several injuries heading into Week 3, though not all of them are serious. Sean McVay shared updates on Puka Nacua and others on Wednesday, shedding some light on the star receiver's current condition after missing Monday's game against the New York Giants.
McVay said Nacua doesn't have a hernia but the Rams are being cautious with his injury. They don't want to risk further injury by rushing him back, so there's a chance he'll be held out again this week. McVay is keeping the door open for Nacua to practice later this week and potentially play in Sunday's game after sitting out Wednesday's jog-through.
McVay said Nacua does not have a hernia, but the Rams are erring on the side of caution with his injury.
"Usually, time is the best thing that allows that thing to heal," McVay said. "And then once you get to a certain point, then I think you feel pretty good moving forward." https://t.co/MqBxw3Ej1H
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Additionally, Alaric Jackson is dealing with a minor knee injury that he suffered in Monday's win, but he was able to play through it. He was listed as limited on Wednesday but McVay expects the Rams' left tackle to play against the Broncos this weekend.
Rams LT Alaric Jackson picked up a minor knee injury on Monday night, but played through it, Sean McVay says. He would have rested today if the Rams were having a full practice, but he’s expected to play Sunday in Denver.
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Terrance Ferguson and Nate Landman were also estimated as limited participants, with Colby Parkinson listed as a non-participant due to a new knee injury. Kam Kinchens, Jordan Whittington and Nacua were all DNP, too.
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