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Puka Nacua’s Calf Injury: What Is Known Before Rams–Raiders

Puka Nacua left Thursday’s practice with a calf injury. The Rams listed him as limited ahead of Sunday’s visit to Las Vegas.

By TSP Staff
Puka Nacua carries the ball behind a Rams blocker against Arizona.
Puka Nacua carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on October 18, 2026. · Credit: Brevin Townsell / Los Angeles Rams

Puka Nacua left the Rams’ Thursday practice with a calf injury and was listed as a limited participant ahead of Sunday’s game at Las Vegas, NFL.com reported, citing ESPN.

The October 22 report did not include a final game designation or a return timetable. Los Angeles is scheduled to face the Raiders on Sunday, October 25.

Nacua has 37 catches for 417 yards and a touchdown in four games this season, the Associated Press reported. He missed two games last month before returning for the Rams’ past three contests.

The calf injury arrives with Davante Adams already expected to miss six to 10 weeks with a hamstring injury. Behind those two receivers, Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington are the only other Los Angeles wideouts with a reception this season, according to AP.

The Rams are 2–4 after an 18–16 loss to Arizona. Nacua’s latest injury follows his earlier return from a two-game absence, but the Thursday reports do not connect the calf problem to that previous injury.