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Insider shares telling Puka Nacua calf injury update before Rams game

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Insider shares telling Puka Nacua calf injury update before Rams game

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The Los Angeles Rams already lost one elite wide receiver due to injury this week, and are now at risk of losing another.

Puka Nacua left Thursday’s practice with a calf injury. The severity of this injury was initially unclear, but NFL insider Ian Rapoport provided a telling update on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” show Friday morning.

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Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams looks on before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Getty Images

“Yesterday, we learned that Puka Nacua left practice with a calf injury, went to go have tests. My understanding is after the tests, it was more minor than anything else,” Rapoport said.

“I wouldn’t say precautionary, because it’s not nothing. But at least not a significant injury. What it doesn’t tell us is whether Puka Nacua would be able to play this weekend for the Los Angeles Rams. And considering they do not have Devante; considering how short-handed they are… It’s safe to say, up in the air for Puka Nacua on Sunday,” he added.

Puka Nacua running with the football during a game.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. AP Photo/Gregory Bull

Nacua’s calf injury not being viewed as serious is a relief for Rams fans.

But the 2-4 Rams can’t afford to keep losing games, and potentially having arguably their best offensive player sidelined against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday would be a critical blow to their chances of winning.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. AP Photo/Scott Strazzante

Fans will have to keep a close eye on Nacua’s status as Sunday nears.

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