Puka Nacua has to leave Rams’ practice after reinjuring knee
5 months ago

Puka Nacua has to leave Rams’ practice after reinjuring knee

LA Times  

Rams receiver Puka Nacua, shown making a catch against Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore in a comeback from injury last week, has hurt his knee again. A week after returning to the Rams lineup in spectacular fashion, star receiver Puka Nacua left practice Thursday because of a right knee injury, a team official said. Nacua returned and caught seven passes for 106 yards in a 30-20 victory that improved the Rams’ record to 3-4 and bolstered hopes for a turnaround similar to last season, when the Rams rebounded from a 3-6 start and made the playoffs. “Anytime that you get those guys back it’s a big deal,” coach Sean McVay said this week, adding, “They take a lot of stress off.” Punter Ethan Evans did not practice Thursday because of illness, special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn said, and the Rams signed punter Ryan Sanborn to the practice squad.

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Cooper Kupp says the Rams intend to trade him. He’s disappointed to end his 8 years with the team
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cooper Kupp says the Rams intend to trade him. He’s disappointed to end his 8 years with the team

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Receiver Cooper Kupp says the Los Angeles Rams are attempting to trade him after eight seasons with the club, and he doesn’t like the decision. The Super Bowl 56 MVP made the announcement on social media Monday, saying the Rams told him they “will be seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my …

Unlike last Rams-49ers meeting, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are hands on
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Unlike last Rams-49ers meeting, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are hands on

LA Times  

They were two moments seemingly frozen in time, balletic catches by Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp that not only indicated the Rams offense could finally produce consistently but also could do it with panache. “And Puka showed last year he’s one of the best and he’s continued to prove that this year.” Nacua made his sideline catch against the Bills …

Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua are hands on in Rams’ win over Patriots in very different way
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua are hands on in Rams’ win over Patriots in very different way

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua eludes New England Patriots cornerback Marco Wilson after making one of his seven catches for 123 yards and a score. “We’ve got a super-hot team coming into town,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. It’s a great challenge.” It’s clear the Rams are a different team with a healthy Kupp and Nacua on the other end …

Rams’ Puka Nacua says he won’t back down from physical play against Dolphins
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams’ Puka Nacua says he won’t back down from physical play against Dolphins

LA Times  

Rams receiver Puka Nacua mixed it up with the Seahawks’ Tyrel Dodson after a play. “I don’t think so,” he said, adding that by being around teammates such as edge rushers Byron Young and Jared Verse and linebacker Omar Speights, “everybody’s always ready to pack a punch. “So it’s nice to get back in there and be like, ‘Man, everybody’s …

Puka Nacua misses Rams practice again; punter Ethan Evans is out vs. Seahawks
5 months ago

Puka Nacua misses Rams practice again; punter Ethan Evans is out vs. Seahawks

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, shown celebrating his touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the season opener, aggravated his knee injury in that game. Rams star receiver Puka Nacua is questionable and punter Ethan Evans is out for Sunday’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks, coach Sean McVay said Friday. McVay said Nacua “banged his knee a little bit” Thursday …

Rams’ Puka Nacua leaves Thursday practice with knee injury
5 months ago

Rams’ Puka Nacua leaves Thursday practice with knee injury

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES – Second-year Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua left Thursday’s practice with a knee injury, according to a team official. Nacua exited the Rams’ Week 1 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions at halftime and was later diagnosed with a sprained PCL. He also missed part of training camp after landing on his knee during a joint practice, …

Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua’s return sparks Rams’ upset of Vikings
5 months, 1 week ago

Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua’s return sparks Rams’ upset of Vikings

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp catches a touchdown pass behind the Vikings secondary in the receiver’s return to action after missing four games. “There’s a spark.” Rams receiver Puka Nacua makes a catch against Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore in the fourth quarter. “So much fun.” Said Nacua: “Super fun, man.” Matthew Stafford tossed two touchdown passes to receiver Demarcus Robinson, one …

Sean McVay: ‘Big day’ on Monday in determining Cooper Kupp’s possible return
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sean McVay: ‘Big day’ on Monday in determining Cooper Kupp’s possible return

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Monday is a significant day in determining Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp’s recovery timeline, coach Sean McVay said. “Today is a big day for him.” McVay added that the workout in part will test Kupp’s “game-like movements” and that the training staff will seek feedback from the veteran receiver as to whether he can “return to …

Rams receivers understand collective effort needed to replace injured Kupp and Nacua
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams receivers understand collective effort needed to replace injured Kupp and Nacua

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have been the clear focus of the Los Angeles Rams’ passing attack. “Any time you have injuries, you feel bad for the person, but you don’t feel bad for yourself or your unit or your team,” offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said Thursday. “It’s just time to go.” The Rams have options to …

Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams’ latest injury woes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams’ latest injury woes

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss several games for the Los Angeles Rams after spraining his ankle in their loss at Arizona last weekend. McVay also said center Jonah Jackson and safety John Johnson are expected to be out for several weeks with shoulder injuries, adding to the Rams’ extensive injury problems just two weeks into …

Rams’ Cooper Kupp, Jonah Jackson to miss ‘extended time’ with injuries, Sean McVay says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp, Jonah Jackson to miss ‘extended time’ with injuries, Sean McVay says

New York Times  

The long list of Los Angeles Rams injuries keeps growing, with star receiver Cooper Kupp and starting left guard Jonah Jackson expected to miss “extended time,” coach Sean McVay said Monday. Kupp is the second high-profile Rams receiver to miss multiple weeks to injury after second-year player Puka Nacua went on injured reserve last week with a PCL sprain. Left …

Injury-riddled Rams will try to compensate for Puka Nacua’s loss against Cardinals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Injury-riddled Rams will try to compensate for Puka Nacua’s loss against Cardinals

LA Times  

The Rams’ Tyler Johnson runs away from Lions safety Brian Branch for a 63-yard reception. Robinson said Nacua’s absence “definitely hurts the team” but also opens up “possibilities” for others. “He’s been out here making plays since last year — it just wasn’t his time,” Robinson said. “His time came last Sunday, and he was ready to go out and …

Injury-plagued Rams put WR Puka Nacua, G Steve Avila, OT Joe Noteboom on injured reserve
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Injury-plagued Rams put WR Puka Nacua, G Steve Avila, OT Joe Noteboom on injured reserve

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Receiver Puka Nacua, guard Steve Avila and offensive tackle Joe Noteboom were placed on injured reserve Wednesday by the Los Angeles Rams, and coach Sean McVay acknowledged all three players could be out longer than four games. I know they’re going to accelerate it and be ready as quickly as possible.” When asked if this season already …

Rams place Puka Nacua, two offensive linemen on injured list and sign help
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams place Puka Nacua, two offensive linemen on injured list and sign help

LA Times  

Receiver Puka Nacua won’t be in pads for at least another four games since the Rams placed him on the injured reserve list. On Wednesday, the Rams placed receiver Puka Nacua and offensive linemen Steve Avila and Joe Noteboom on injured reserve. “What I think we want to be careful to do — and I’ve kind of learned this just …

LA Rams WR Puka Nacua is headed to injured reserve after reaggravating his knee injury, McVay says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

LA Rams WR Puka Nacua is headed to injured reserve after reaggravating his knee injury, McVay says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Receiver Puka Nacua is headed to injured reserve after reaggravating his right knee injury in the Los Angeles Rams’ season-opening loss at Detroit. The fifth-round pick added nine catches for a rookie playoff-record 181 yards in the Rams’ postseason loss at Detroit. Nacua and Cooper Kupp were expected to form one of the NFL’s best receiving tandems …

Rams receiver Puka Nacua heading to injured reserve because of knee sprain
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams receiver Puka Nacua heading to injured reserve because of knee sprain

LA Times  

Rams receiver Puka Nacua got bounced around by Alex Anzalone and the Lions in their season opener. Rams receiver Puka Nacua suffered a knee sprain during the season-opening overtime defeat to the Detroit Lions and will be placed on injured reserve, coach Sean McVay said Monday. Nacua suffered a right posterior cruciate ligament sprain Sunday in the second quarter of …

Rams-Lions takeaways: Puka Nacua, offensive linemen injuries a major concern
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams-Lions takeaways: Puka Nacua, offensive linemen injuries a major concern

LA Times  

Rams offensive tackle Joe Noteboom rides a cart to the locker room after being injured against the Detroit Lions. Star receiver Puka Nacua suffered a second-quarter knee injury that forced him out of the game at halftime, left tackle Joe Noteboom was carted to the locker room because of an ankle injury and left guard Steve Avila did not play …

Rams lose Puka Nacua, several offensive linemen, then to Lions in overtime
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams lose Puka Nacua, several offensive linemen, then to Lions in overtime

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 26-20 loss Sunday night at Ford Field. That’s when the defending Super Bowl-champion Rams lost several offensive linemen during a season-opening rout by the Buffalo Bills, the beginning of the Rams’ historic Super Bowl hangover. The Rams went into Sunday …

Rams can open season against Lions with a healthy dose of Cooper Kupp-Puka Nacua
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams can open season against Lions with a healthy dose of Cooper Kupp-Puka Nacua

LA Times  

In early September 2023, Rams star Cooper Kupp was on injured reserve and then-rookie Puka Nacua was trying to figure how he fit into coach Sean McVay’s offense. “Being able to go out there and just see, react, do, and know that your body has been trained to react and handle the load that you’re putting on it, it’s what …

Rams declare Puka Nacua will recover for season opener, but three injured linemen?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rams declare Puka Nacua will recover for season opener, but three injured linemen?

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will be on the sideline for much of camp. That’s how Rams coach Sean McVay on Tuesday described the knee injury star receiver Puka Nacua suffered during a joint practice with the Chargers on Sunday. “No threat of anything for Detroit.” McVay said “a little bursa sac” in Nacua’s right knee burst when the receiver …

Knee injury for Rams’ Puka Nacua could keep him out for weeks
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Knee injury for Rams’ Puka Nacua could keep him out for weeks

LA Times  

Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who suffered a knee injury during a joint practice with the Chargers, is week to week, a person with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly said Monday. Nacua’s injury is the latest for a Rams offense that was without three starting linemen against the Chargers. Left tackle Alaric Jackson is nursing …

Rams receiver Puka Nacua creates a buzz at training camp
8 months ago

Rams receiver Puka Nacua creates a buzz at training camp

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua signs autographs for fans at the end of a training session on Saturday at Loyola Marymount. “I have five brothers in my own family, but I feel like Coop’s been the brother that I never knew I had,” Nacua said. “It has been such a big blessing to be able to have somebody who’s been …

Rams receiver Puka Nacua keeps same approach after breakout rookie season
8 months ago

Rams receiver Puka Nacua keeps same approach after breakout rookie season

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rams fans were learning to pronounce Puka Nacua’s first name during training camp last year. The fans found out quickly and chanted it often last season during Nacua’s breakout campaign. “It is definitely not like training camp last year in the best way,” Nacua said. Nacua said he has cut down on trips to McDonald’s as well …

Puka Nacua highlights 2023 super draft as Rams load up on picks for 2024 repeat
1 year ago

Puka Nacua highlights 2023 super draft as Rams load up on picks for 2024 repeat

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who had a record-breaking rookie season, runs after a catch against the Saints. “The idea of just like getting back into training is kind of exciting,” Nacua told reporters recently before an event for Rams season-ticket holders in Inglewood. “It’s like, ‘OK, this is what I get to wake up and do all day.’” Nacua, …

Rams’ Puka Nacua is super excited to be at Super Bowl but can he win rookie award?
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams’ Puka Nacua is super excited to be at Super Bowl but can he win rookie award?

LA Times  

As he navigated the sprawling aisles of audio and video setups in the Super Bowl media center’s Radio Row, Puka Nacua moved as if he was exploring a new pass route for the Rams. Rams Sean McVay reveals secrets behind drafting Puka Nacua and Rams catching fire The Rams were looking for a Robert Woods lookalike and crossed fingers they …

Sean McVay reveals secrets behind drafting Puka Nacua and Rams catching fire
1 year, 3 months ago

Sean McVay reveals secrets behind drafting Puka Nacua and Rams catching fire

LA Times  

Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua shows thumbs up during a meeting with the football team when he visited Hollywood High earlier this season. “I’m grateful for the guys around me who have been able to make my journey the way it is.” Nacua can thank coach Sean McVay, West Coast area scout Vito Gonella and director of scouting strategy James …

Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams are budding NFL stars for Rams
1 year, 3 months ago

Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams are budding NFL stars for Rams

LA Times  

Kyren Williams does a celebratory dance after scoring a Rams touchdown and tossing the ball to his mom in the stands. Rams running back Kyren Williams revered one star above all others at SoFi Stadium on Thursday, and it wasn’t who you might think. It’s definitely something that I’m not used to, that we’re playing late into December, so I’m …

Rams’ rookie Puka Nacua overwhelmed by more praise from impressed LeBron James
1 year, 3 months ago

Rams’ rookie Puka Nacua overwhelmed by more praise from impressed LeBron James

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has plenty of bumps and bruises but plans to play Sunday in Baltimore. After Puka Nacua established a Rams rookie receiving record in last Sunday’s victory over the Cleveland Browns, James offered his congratulations in a post to X, formerly known as Twitter. “I’m a huge LeBron fan, so stuff like that definitely doesn’t go …

Puka Nacua's record-breaking effort helps Rams topple Browns
1 year, 3 months ago

Puka Nacua's record-breaking effort helps Rams topple Browns

LA Times  

Rams receiver Puka Nacua is helped from the field after suffering an injury in the second quarter. But here they are, with Nacua owning the Rams’ franchise record for yards receiving by a rookie after a four-catch, 105-yard effort Sunday that put him over 1,000 yards for the season, and with the Rams hovering around an NFC wild-card playoff berth …

Upon further review, Rams’ Puka Nacua has a shoulder sprain; Tyler Higbee hurt neck
1 year, 3 months ago

Upon further review, Rams’ Puka Nacua has a shoulder sprain; Tyler Higbee hurt neck

LA Times  

Rams receiver Puka Nacua walks off the field holding his side after suffering an injury against the Browns. Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua suffered a shoulder sprain during the team’s victory over the Cleveland Browns but is expected to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, coach Sean McVay said Monday. “We might be smart with him early on in the …

Rams get lots of bang, Puka Nacua lots of bruises, from receiver’s painstaking play
1 year, 4 months ago

Rams get lots of bang, Puka Nacua lots of bruises, from receiver’s painstaking play

LA Times  

Rookie receiver Puka Nacua has made many big plays for the Rams this season. Collisions in the NFL are “way different” than in college, said Nacua, who played at Washington and Brigham Young. “It’s definitely been a little different.” Nacua, 22, has embraced the role, and the physical presence he brings to the offense is “a tremendous asset and value,” …

Despite injured ankle, Rams’ Cooper Kupp might be able to play Sunday at Arizona
1 year, 4 months ago

Despite injured ankle, Rams’ Cooper Kupp might be able to play Sunday at Arizona

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is tackled after making a catch against the Seahawks. The right ankle injury that knocked Kupp out of the Rams’ victory over the Seattle Seahawks was determined to be only a lateral sprain, coach Sean McVay said. “It’s definitely favorable, where that’s a real possibility that he would be available,” McVay said during a video conference …

Puka Nacua is a difference-making rookie and that’s an unfortunate rarity for the Rams
1 year, 4 months ago

Puka Nacua is a difference-making rookie and that’s an unfortunate rarity for the Rams

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — No receiver has ever started an NFL career as impressively as Puka Nacua, who caught a record 25 passes in his first two games for the Los Angeles Rams and shattered the league’s single-game receptions mark for a rookie in September. Nacua’s selection is also a commendation of the Rams’ draft work, which otherwise hasn’t produced …

Pooo-kah Nah-kooo-ahhh already becoming word of mouth among NFL receivers
1 year, 5 months ago

Pooo-kah Nah-kooo-ahhh already becoming word of mouth among NFL receivers

LA Times  

Record-breaking Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua has had a lot to smile about so far this season. “With some evaluations, you’re like, ‘OK, we think this kid does this good, does this not so good, let’s take a chance on him,’ ” said Les Snead, Rams general manager. “There were times when his mom almost threatened to not let him …

How will Cooper Kupp’s return affect Rams rookie sensation Puka Nacua against Eagles?
1 year, 5 months ago

How will Cooper Kupp’s return affect Rams rookie sensation Puka Nacua against Eagles?

LA Times  

Rams receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua both will play in a regular-season game for the first time. “Shoot man, it’s going to be great to be back in SoFi, back playing a game again,” Kupp said after practice. “It’s been a long time since I played in a real football game.” Early in training camp, Kupp appeared to be …

Watch: Puka Nacua makes mad dash to locker room to accept game ball after Rams win
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Puka Nacua makes mad dash to locker room to accept game ball after Rams win

LA Times  

Rams receiver Puka Nacua, right, celebrates with teammates after catching a game-winning, 22-yard touchdown Sunday in a 29-23 overtime win against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. But Nacua was almost absent himself from being awarded the game ball by coach Sean McVay on Sunday after catching a game-winning, 22-yard touchdown in the Rams’ 29-23 overtime win over the …

Scouting Puka Nacua and how he’s helping the Los Angeles Rams
1 year, 6 months ago

Scouting Puka Nacua and how he’s helping the Los Angeles Rams

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Rams vs. Bengals on Monday Night Football In only two weeks, Puka Nacua has gone from relative unknown to the NFL leader in catches and targets. GO DEEPER Inside Rams rookie WR Puka Nacua's big numbers, from work behind the scenes The level of detail that McVay, wide receivers coach Eric Yarber and the …

How Rams WR Puka Nacua is growing with ‘Coach Kupp,’ a breakfast club and tough hits
1 year, 6 months ago

How Rams WR Puka Nacua is growing with ‘Coach Kupp,’ a breakfast club and tough hits

New York Times  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — In 2021, it was playfully nicknamed “the breakfast club,” a daily film appointment between Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Cooper Kupp that took place in the earliest hours of the morning. If “the breakfast club” is a graduate-level study program, Nacua had to begin with some “gen eds.” During OTAs, he started showing …

Roundtable: Is Rams’ Puka Nacua another Cooper Kupp? Why is Chargers’ D still failing?
1 year, 6 months ago

Roundtable: Is Rams’ Puka Nacua another Cooper Kupp? Why is Chargers’ D still failing?

LA Times  

Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua has emerged with record-setting performances in the first two weeks of his pro career. Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller, NFL columnist Sam Farmer and columnist Bill Plaschke discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: No NFL rookie has caught 10 or more passes and surpassed 100 yards receiving in each of …

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua sets NFL single-game rookie record with 15 catches in loss to 49ers
1 year, 6 months ago

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua sets NFL single-game rookie record with 15 catches in loss to 49ers

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — With Cooper Kupp sidelined by a hamstring injury, Puka Nacua is picking up the slack for the Los Angeles Rams. Nacua, a fifth-round pick out of BYU, set the NFL single-game record for most receptions by a rookie with 15 catches for 147 yards in Sunday’s 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. “I’m executing in the …

Rams rookie Puka Nacua misses practice with oblique injury after his dynamic NFL debut
1 year, 6 months ago

Rams rookie Puka Nacua misses practice with oblique injury after his dynamic NFL debut

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Puka Nacua is still getting used to the punishment he’ll have to absorb to be an NFL receiver. “In college, they definitely weren’t hitting like that,” a grinning Nacua said a day earlier, padding still stuck to his ribs after practice. Nacua caught 10 passes for 119 yards in the Rams’ surprising 30-13 victory at Seattle …

Rams’ Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua catch 49ers’ eyes ahead of NFC West battle
1 year, 6 months ago

Rams’ Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua catch 49ers’ eyes ahead of NFC West battle

LA Times  

Rams receiver Tutu Atwell makes a touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks. “I just want them to keep doing it,” Atwell said of doubters and critics this week, “because they aren’t doing nothing but make me go harder.” With star receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, Atwell, Nacua and Van Jefferson aim to continue filling …

Rams WR outlook, position battles taking shape as Cooper Kupp’s status ‘fluid’
1 year, 8 months ago

Rams WR outlook, position battles taking shape as Cooper Kupp’s status ‘fluid’

New York Times  

IRVINE, Calif. — For better or for worse, the Los Angeles Rams knew they had to figure out a plan for every receiver not named Cooper Kupp as they began their 2023 training camp. “You know how we talk about it in our room, you’ve got to be a complete receiver,” said longtime wide receivers coach Eric Yarber. But within …

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp out for season with torn knee ligament
6 years, 4 months ago

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp out for season with torn knee ligament

LA Times  

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is tended to after being injured in a game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Coach Sean McVay announced Monday that Cooper Kupp would not play again this season after tests revealed that the second-year pro had suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sunday’s victory over the Seattle Seahawks at the …

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