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Puka Nacua questionable, Aaron Donald set to play for Rams on Monday night against Giants

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Greenspan, D. (2026, September 19). Puka Nacua questionable, Aaron Donald set to play for Rams on Monday night against Giants. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/puka-nacua-questionable-aaron-donald-set-to-play-for-rams-on-monday-night-against-giants/article_a9fc1b9b-edd1-5436-b5b0-48bac2161290.html

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is questionable for Monday's game against the New York Giants due to a groin injury, having missed practice on Saturday. Coach Sean McVay indicated that while Nacua had been practicing recently, he showed signs of soreness and was being managed carefully. In contrast, three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald confirmed he will play after ending his retirement last month.

Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Aaron Donald made his long-awaited return to the NFL in the Los Angeles Rams' 28-6 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year played 32 snaps and contributed with one tackle for loss, one quarterback pressure, and faced seven double teams. Despite facing physical challenges, Donald felt positive about his performance after reviewing game film multiple times. Meanwhile, Davante Adams dominated with eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Rams recover from their previous loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The win also saw key players like Puka Nacua and Myles Garrett sidelined due to injuries, highlighting the team's depth as they prepare for their next game against the Denver Broncos. Donald's return is expected to significantly impact defensive strategies moving forward, even as he continues to fine-tune his gameplay post-retirement.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is questionable to play Monday night against the New York Giants because of a groin injury. asserted

Nacua → play → injury

Nacua did not practice Saturday, sidelined for the second straight day with an injury that is not related to a core muscle injury the fourth-year standout sustained during a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys in August, coach Sean McVay said. asserted

McVay → practice → August

“This is a different thing,” McVay said. asserted

McVay → say → ?

“Had a really good practice, I guess it was our (game week) Wednesday, but it was Thursday. asserted

it → have → practice

He had some soreness in there, and so that’s why we’ve kind of been smart with him the last couple days. asserted

we → have → him

Nacua had five receptions for 74 yards in the season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. asserted

Nacua → have → Melbourne

He set career highs with 129 receptions for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. asserted

He → set → yards

Nacua’s backup, Jordan Whittington, is doubtful because of a quad injury, which means the Rams (0-1) could be without two of their key run-blocking wideouts. uncertain

Rams → mean → wideouts

McVay did confirm that three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald is set to play after the lineman ended his retirement last month. asserted

lineman → confirm → retirement

Donald said Friday he was planning to go against the Giants (1-0) after spending the previous two seasons out of football. “He said it, he’s going,” McVay said. asserted

McVay → say → it

“Whatever Aaron says, I support.” asserted

I → say → Whatever

Puka Nacua questionable, Aaron Donald set to play for Rams on Monday night against Giants

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