Rams place receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve

The Los Angeles Rams placed wide receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve Thursday, sidelining him for at least four games after he injured his knee and toe against Washington.

Nacua sprained two knee ligaments and sustained turf toe on the Rams’ final offensive play in Sunday’s 20-13 win. He has 70 catches for 715 yards and four touchdowns in seven games this season.

The Rams (5-4) visit Arizona on Sunday. They also will be without wide receiver Davante Adams, who is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Nacua’s first opportunity to return is Dec. 20 against Dallas.

Coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that the team was still weighing the move. Los Angeles has already used three of its eight regular-season designations to bring players back from injured reserve.

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua carries the ball against Arizona at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 18, 2026. (File photo) Brevin Townsell / Los Angeles Rams.