Puka Nacua continues to make his approach again from the knee damage that has outlined his second NFL season. The Rams large receiver made a giant step towards a return Tuesday.
The Rams have Nacua again at apply, with the group asserting he has been designated for return. The rookie-year standout now has 21 days to be activated. After all, this comes because the Rams look into buying and selling
Cooper Kupp. However Nacua, who’s signed by means of 2026, stays a key a part of the group’s future.
After seeing Nacua’s breakout start whereas Kupp was on the mend with a hamstring damage, the Rams have been with out each their high weapons within the passing sport for many of this slate. Nacua aggravated a knee damage sustained throughout coaching camp. He made it again for Week 1 however went down in that Lions matchup with a PCL sprain. A current report indicated the Rams have been focusing on November for a Nacua return. This may level to a lengthier ramp-up interval.
The Rams proceed their season Thursday in opposition to the Vikings; they’re unlikely to have Nacua obtainable, and Kupp’s standing can be a key storyline to observe forward of that contest. Los Angeles rebuffed Kupp commerce inquiries final season, however at 2-4 and having seen Kupp battle damage points since signing his second extension, the group is gauging the marketplace for the previous All-Professional. A commerce coming to fruition would lower quick the Kupp-Nacua partnership, which confirmed promise final season.
A fifth-round gem, Nacua set a rookie report with 1,486 receiving yards whereas including six touchdowns throughout a 105-catch season. The BYU product performed in each Rams sport final season, displaying a bodily fashion that paired properly with Kupp’s finesse sport within the slot. Nacua, 23, can be anticipated to reprise his position as a high Matthew Stafford goal. There can be no debating Nacua’s place within the Rams’ WR hierarchy in the event that they transfer on from Kupp earlier than the Nov. 5 deadline.
Nacua and Kupp performed 12 video games collectively final season. Not one of the contests concerned each receivers clearing 100 yards, however the two mixed for eight 100-yard efforts throughout their time collectively. It doesn’t seem to be the Rams are dedicated to transferring Kupp, but when they obtain a powerful sufficient supply, the group can be on the lookout for a receiver to enrich Nacua. The latter’s well being the remainder of the way in which stands to form how the Rams method this place within the offseason as properly.
