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WR Puka Nacua goes on injured reserve for Rams as their roster flexibility dwindles

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Beacham, G. (2026, November 13). WR Puka Nacua goes on injured reserve for Rams as their roster flexibility dwindles. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/wr-puka-nacua-goes-on-injured-reserve-for-rams-as-their-roster-flexibility-dwindles/article_d4ca24ad-3698-5470-bfaa-7f7083cc5bed.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-11-13 · by Greg Beacham

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The Los Angeles Rams have placed wide receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve due to injuries to his knee and toe, sidelining him for at least four games. With Davante Adams also out for at least four more games, the Rams face a depleted wide receiver corps, having only four healthy players in this position currently. The team's roster flexibility is further constrained as they have already activated several players from injured reserve and have limited opportunities left to make additional moves before the season ends.
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The Los Angeles Rams placed their star wide receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve on November 13, 2026, officially sidelining him for at least four games due to MCL and PCL sprains in his right knee and turf toe, injuries sustained on the final offensive play of Sunday’s victory over the Washington Commanders. This decision came just one day after head coach Sean McVay initially stated there were no plans to place Nacua on IR. With Nacua now out, the Rams are also dealing with the absence of Davante Adams, who is sidelined with a ruptured hamstring. The team's tight end, Terrance Ferguson, is also expected to miss several weeks due to a hamstring injury. These losses significantly impact the team's offensive depth, as they lack a reliable third receiver and have limited options to support quarterback Matthew Stafford.

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Toronto StarThis outlet13 Nov

The Los Angeles Rams have placed wide receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve due to injuries to his knee and toe, sidelining him for at least four games. With Davante Adams also out for at least four more games, the Rams face a depleted wide receiver corps, having only four healthy players in this position currently. The team's roster flexibility is further constrained as they have already activated several players…

WR Puka Nacua goes on injured reserve for Rams as their roster flexibility dwindles (this article)2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
New York Post13 Nov

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay explained that the team placed wide receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve for at least four games following his MCL and PCL sprains and turf toe sustained during a 20-13 victory over the Commanders. While the team initially planned to keep Nacua active, McVay stated the change was driven by a need for a roster spot to elevate Brennan Presley rather than a setback in Nacua's…

Sean McVay reveals real reason why Rams suddenly changed minds on Puka Nacua’s injury status →7 articles from New York Post on this story
Fox News12 Nov

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua suffered a sprained MCL, PCL, and turf toe injury during their recent win against the Washington Commanders, leading coach Sean McVay to announce that Nacua will be out for an extended period of time. Before getting injured, Nacua had been one of the team's most productive players with 70 catches for 715 yards and four touchdowns in seven games this season. The Rams'…

Rams star Puka Nacua out for an 'extended period' after suffering injury on final play of win →2 articles from Fox News on this story

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Who wrote this

Greg Beacham
40 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
The Rams announced the decision Thursday, one day after coach Sean McVay said the team hadn’t determined whether it could afford to use an injured reserve slot for Nacua, who injured ligaments in his knee and toe on the final offensive snap of last week’s win at Washington.
2026-11-13 · assertive framing · WR Puka Nacua goes on injured reserve for Rams as their roster flexibility dwindles
But after examining the trade market this week and finding it much too rich for their taste, the Rams (5-4) will try to stay afloat somehow until their injured receivers can get back in uniform — not before December, however.
2026-11-11 · assertive framing · McVay says Rams couldn't find a good trade for a receiver. They're hoping Davante Adams returns soon
All-Pro Puka Nacua will be sidelined for at least a month after he sprained ligaments in his right knee and big toe on the final offensive snap of the Rams’ 20-13 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
2026-11-10 · assertive framing · Streaking Rams suddenly face a rough future after Nacua joins Adams on sideline with injuries
Lakers forward Ziaire Williams returned from a three-game absence with a foot injury, but Jake LaRavia kept the starting spot previously held by Williams.
2026-11-03 · assertive framing · Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading the Lakers past the Heat 138-117
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford passed for 157 yards and a touchdown, Blake Corum and Kyren Williams rushed for scores and the Los Angeles Rams overcame a slow start for a 24-9 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Matthew Stafford and Rams overcome slow start, rally past winless Chargers 24-9
Bo Jackson rushed for 121 yards and Smith had 10 receptions for 83 yards for the Buckeyes, who couldn’t make it close despite racking up 464 total yards.
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LOS ANGELES Rams The Los Angeles Rams Washington the Arizona Cardinals

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Rams ORG · 9× Nacua PERSON · 4× Davante Adams PERSON · 1× Kansas City GPE · 1× LOS ANGELES GPE · 1× Puka Nacua PERSON · 1× Sean McVay PERSON · 1× The Los Angeles Rams ORG · 1× Washington GPE · 1× the Arizona Cardinals ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Rams have already activated three players from injured reserve, including All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett, and they have said they intend to activate Adams, defensive tackle Kobie Turner and tight end Terrance Ferguson before the season ends.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-14
The Rams announced the decision Thursday, one day after coach Sean McVay said the team hadn’t determined whether it could afford to use an injured reserve slot for Nacua, who injured ligaments in his knee and toe on the final offensive snap of last week’s win at Washington.
2026-11-14 · Toronto Star
WR Puka Nacua goes on injured reserve for Rams as their roster flexibility dwindles · assertive framing

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The Los Angeles Rams have placed receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve, officially sidelining their All-Pro receiver for at least the next month. asserted
Rams → place → month
The Rams announced the decision Thursday, one day after coach Sean McVay said the team hadn’t determined whether it could afford to use an injured reserve slot for Nacua, who injured ligaments in his knee and toe on the final offensive snap of last week’s win at Washington. uncertain
who → announce → Washington
Nacua will miss at least the next four games for the Rams (5-4), who will be without their top two receivers for at least the next two games. asserted
who → miss → games
Davante Adams will miss his fourth straight game with a hamstring injury when the Rams visit the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, but he hopes to return for a home game against Kansas City on Dec. 3. asserted
he → miss → Dec.
The Rams had just four healthy wide receivers left on their 53-man roster this week before they promoted Brennan Presley from the practice squad Thursday. asserted
they → have → squad
They also signed receiver Tyler Scott back to the practice squad after he spent the second half of last season with the unit. asserted
he → sign → unit
Nacua has 70 receptions for 715 yards and four touchdowns in just seven games this season, driving the Rams’ offense with his playmaking and versatility in his fourth NFL season. asserted
Nacua → have → season
He won’t be eligible to return from IR before the Rams host the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 20. asserted
Rams → return → Dec.
A season of heavy injury losses has depleted the Rams’ roster flexibility heading into the second half of the regular season. asserted
season → deplete → season
The Rams have already activated three players from injured reserve, including All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett, and they have said they intend to activate Adams, defensive tackle Kobie Turner and tight end Terrance Ferguson before the season ends. asserted
season → activate → Adams
If those moves happen and Nacua also returns, the Rams will have just one additional opportunity to designate a player to return from injured reserve in the regular season. asserted
Rams → happen → season
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