Puka Nacua not going on IR, will be out 'significant period of time' - BYU Cougars Wire
After he suffered an MCL and PCL sprain as well as turf toe against the Washington Commanders, the Los Angeles Rams have come to a conclusion on their roster move for wide receiver Puka Nacua. They had the option to place him on Injured Reserve, freeing up a roster spot and sidelining Nacua for a minimum of four games.
The Rams have decided not to do so, instead listing him as inactive until he's able to return to the field, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. However, Rams head coach Sean McVay said that Nacua will still be out for a "significant period of time."
A likely factor in the decision to not place the former BYU Cougar standout Nacua on IR is because of the Rams' schedule. They play a game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10 before going on their bye week, thus giving Nacua an extra week to recover. If he were placed on IR, the bye week doesn't count as one of the four required games missed.
Games against the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers follow, though Nacua could potentially return for the 49ers game on December 13.
Los Angeles opted not to add any wide receivers at the trade deadline with Nacua and fellow star Davante Adams sidelined for multiple weeks with injuries. Though the Rams have been cautious in bringing Nacua back from injury, at 5-4 with a tough slate of opponents upcoming, it'll be tough on Los Angeles to have their top receiver out for so long.
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