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Rams' Nacua Benched Again: Groin Injury Sparks Surgery Fears
27 Sep
Summary
- Puka Nacua is doubtful for Sunday Night Football due to a groin injury.
- The injury has impacted Nacua's explosiveness and ability to perform.
- Surgery is a possibility if Nacua's condition does not improve soon.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is in doubt for Sunday night's matchup against the Denver Broncos, head coach Sean McVay announced on Friday. This follows Nacua missing a fifth consecutive practice due to a groin injury that initially surfaced during training camp and reappeared during Week 2.
The injury has notably affected Nacua's explosiveness, leading him to feel he cannot play with his usual dynamic capability. While the Rams organization believes the injury is short-term and does not anticipate the need for surgery, sources indicate that it has not been entirely ruled out if Nacua shows no signs of improvement.
There is optimism that Nacua could potentially return as soon as the following week against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, if he is sidelined for Week 4, concerns about surgery being a necessary course of action would significantly increase, posing a major challenge for the Rams.
