Puka Nacua injury update: Latest on Rams WR's unfortunate injury in training camp

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua emerged as one of the best young wide receivers in the NFL last season. As a fifth-round pick, Nacua wasn't a big name coming into the NFL from BYU.

As a rookie, he set NFL records most receptions (105), receiving yards (1,486), receptions in a single-game (15), and receiving yards in a playoff game (181). For his efforts last season, he was named a Pro Bowler and a Second-Team All-Pro.

Heading into his third year in the NFL, Nacua is expected to have a bigger impact and is looking for an even bigger season.

Puka Nacua injury update

Puka Nacua during New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams - Source: Getty

There was some concerning news out of Los Angeles over the weekend as Nacua went down in practice. He left Sunday's practice after getting up slowly after a drill.

Nacua suffered what is considered to be a "non-serious" knee injury and is considered "week-to-week." After the injury occurred, head coach Sean McVay said he wasn't sure what happened to Nacua.

The Rams have Monday off from practice, but return to the field on Tuesday.

When will Puka Nacua return?

Puka Nacua during Los Angeles Rams Training Camp - Source: Getty

As per head coach Sean McVay, the team will be monitoring Nacua's injury, and it is believed that he suffered a PCL sprain or bone bruise, although it has yet to be confirmed.

Jeff Mueller, a phyiscal therapist and popular sports analyst posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) that Nacua's injury shoudn't effect his status for Week 1.

It sounds like Nacua won't be healthy enough to play in the pre-season. Even if he is healthy, the Rams may be cautious and sit him out so that he can be ready for the season-opener against the Detroit Lions.

Puka Nacua's injury history

Puka Nacua hasn't had a long list of injuries in his career.

On Dec. 3, Nacua suffered a chest rib sprain in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns then returned after halftime. Before the NFL, Nacua suffered a handful of injuries.

He missed Washington's final five games of the 2019 season after a pedal foot fracture. In 2022, he suffered an ankle sprain against UCF, which forced him to miss two games of the 2022 season. In preparation of the 2023 Senior Bowl, Nacua suffered a concussion in practice, which forced him to miss the game.