Every week after returning to the Rams lineup in spectacular trend, star receiver Puka Nacua left follow Thursday due to a proper knee harm, a crew official stated.
His standing for follow Friday and Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks at Seattle is to be decided, the official stated.
The setback is the newest situation associated to a knee sprain that Nacua suffered in a joint follow with the Chargers throughout coaching camp.
The 2023 Professional Bowl choice sat out most preseason practices earlier than the opener in opposition to the Detroit Lions, however he caught 4 passes for 35 yards earlier than aggravating the harm within the additional time defeat.
Nacua was positioned on injured reserve and was sidelined for 5 video games. His availability to play on Oct. 24 in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings was in query till the day earlier than the sport.
Nacua returned and caught seven passes for 106 yards in a 30-20 victory that improved the Rams’ document to 3-4 and bolstered hopes for a turnaround much like final season, when the Rams rebounded from a 3-6 begin and made the playoffs.
Veteran receiver Cooper Kupp additionally performed in opposition to the Vikings after sitting out 4 video games due to an ankle harm.
The return of Kupp and Nacua energized the Rams, and coaches and gamers had been trying ahead to having each on the sphere once more Sunday.
“Anytime that you get those guys back it’s a big deal,” coach Sean McVay stated this week, including, “They take a lot of stress off.”
Punter Ethan Evans didn’t follow Thursday due to sickness, particular groups coordinator Chase Blackburn stated, and the Rams signed punter Ryan Sanborn to the follow squad.
Evans’ standing for Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks is to be decided. The second-year professional is averaging 41.8 internet yards per punt and has positioned 12 of his 23 kicks contained in the 20-yard line.
Within the Rams’ victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Evans pinned the Vikings at their three-yard line, setting the stage for a clinching security.
Evans additionally handles kickoffs. If Evans doesn’t play, Joshua Karty would deal with kickoffs.
