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Puka Nacua injury updates: Rams WR exits practice with knee injury

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left Thursday’s practice early because of a knee injury, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.

Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed Nacua's knee injury to reporters on Friday. According to McVay, Nacua suffered no structural damage to his knee, but he'll be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Nacua’s battled knee injuries throughout this season. He originally suffered a knee injury in camp then aggravated it during the team’s Week 1 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Rams subsequently placed Nacua on injured reserve.

Los Angeles activated Nacua before the team’s Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings. He produced a team-best seven catches and 106 receiving yards in a victory. The wideout has 11 catches and 141 receiving yards in two games this year.

Puka Nacua has appeared in two games for the Rams this season.
Puka Nacua has appeared in two games for the Rams this season.

Nacua and teammate Cooper Kupp, the 2021 Offensive Player of the Year, have played in only two games together this season.

Nacua set the rookie single-season record for most receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,486) in 2023. The Rams drafted Nacua in the fifth round last year.

(This story has been updated with new information.)

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