Rams to keep Puka Nacua off injured reserve despite extended absence
Nacua has sprains in two knee ligaments and turf toe, while Davante Adams could return against the Chiefs in Week 13.
Puka Nacua is expected to miss several weeks because of injury, but the Rams will keep him on their 53-player roster rather than put him on injured reserve for now, head coach Sean McVay told reporters.
McVay cited roster considerations behind the decision, according to reporting by Greg Beacham of the Associated Press. The Rams have fewer slots available for players returning from injured reserve after a series of injuries this season.
Nacua has sprains affecting two ligaments in his knee, along with turf toe. McVay indicated that keeping him off injured reserve would not mean a short absence.
The receiving group could get Davante Adams back for the Week 13 game against the Chiefs, though his return remains a possibility rather than a certainty.
