Rams expect WR Puka Nacua, LT Alaric Jackson to play in opener
Sean McVay said both players are expected to suit up despite NFL investigations, and Nacua is trending back after an August psoas injury.
- Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to play Thursday against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, despite battling a psoas injury sustained during August practice.
- Uncertainty previously clouded Nacua's status following an ongoing NFL investigation into a civil lawsuit alleging he made an unprovoked antisemitic 'statement' and bit a woman on New Year's Eve 2025.
- On Monday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported there is a "real possibility" Nacua avoids league discipline entirely, potentially playing the full 2026 season without facing penalties.
- Nacua returned to practice this week after holding out for a few weeks; head coach Sean McVay expressed confidence in the receiver who led the NFL with 129 receptions and 1,715 yards in 2025.
- The Rams enter the season as preseason Super Bowl favorites after adding defensive end Myles Garrett and defensive tackle Aaron Donald, positioning them to challenge the defending champion Seahawks.
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Surprising news on Puka Nacua's potential punishment has been revealed
Los Angeles Rams fans who have been worried about potential NFL discipline for Puka Nacua will be pleased with new information that emerged Monday. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed that Nacua is unlikely to face any discipline stemming from an offseason lawsuit in which he was accused …
Rams expect WR Puka Nacua, LT Alaric Jackson to play in opener
By Field Level Media Sep 07 (Field Level Media) - The Los Angeles Rams expect wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson to play in Thursday's season-opening game against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, despite both bein...
Sean McVay expects Puka Nacua, Alaric Jackson to be available Thursday
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson are both on the team's active roster on Monday and the team isn't expecting that to change ahead of their opener against the 49ers.
NFL Under Fire Over Delay in Puka Nacua’s Disciplinary Hearing as Sean McVay Shares Latest Update on Rams WR’s Status
The Los Angeles Rams are taking quite the heat regarding the future of their top offensive weapon, Puka Nacua. The Rams are just days away from the Week 1 game in Australia, but the star wideout is still awaiting a decision on whether he will play. While the world seems unsure when the hammer will […]
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