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Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua missed Thursday’s practice with psoas soreness, a deep core muscle, after leaving joint practice with the Cowboys; coach Sean McVay said he expects Nacua back at practice next week. The piece also notes Myles Garrett’s knee soreness, with the Rams confident his absence won’t linger.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left Tuesday's joint practice with Dallas due to an injury, with no update on his condition given by coach Sean McVay. The article also notes the NFL is reviewing his offseason activities that could trigger a suspension, while highlighting Nacua's 129-catch, 1,715-yard season and ongoing contract uncertainty with the Rams; practice day featured offensive struggles, including three interceptions.
Puka Nacua left Rams training camp with apparent groin soreness, and coach Sean McVay offered no update while NFL Network cited minor soreness and a cautious approach. As the Rams’ top receiving option in a 2026 season they’re chasing after bolstered talent, the exact severity of the issue remains unclear.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said he didn’t see Puka Nacua’s Tuesday injury and there was no panic, suggesting it wasn’t anything major. Rams coach Sean McVay gave little update on the situation, and Los Angeles heads into its first preseason game vs. the Chiefs with starting players unlikely to see significant action.
ESPN's Adam Schefter says Rams WR Puka Nacua could face NFL discipline for offseason incidents, with the league weighing sanctions that could include a short-term suspension (potentially for the Rams’ opener vs. the 49ers); a civil lawsuit accusing him of biting a woman and making antisemitic remarks is part of the context, and the NFL is also reviewing Rams LT Alaric Jackson.
Rams wrapped up a productive two-week camp at LMU with new cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson remaking the defense, an unsettled WR3 battle led by Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield (with CJ Daniels in mix), Stetson Bennett edging Ty Simpson for the QB2 role behind Stafford, and a rising backfield of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. Puka Nacua has been spectacular and appears locked in, while young players like Cam Lampkin and Wesley Bailey push for spots. No true No. 1 tight end is expected this year, Donald's return decision looms, and Stafford is managing his workload while looking sharp. The camp schedule—rest days and jog-throughs—has helped keep the Rams fresh ahead of preseason.
Day 9 of Rams training camp featured Puka Nacua’s two one-handed catches, a run-heavy practice with first- and second-team skill players mixing in, and Myles Garrett returning to provide a burst on the edge. With Stafford out, Stetson Bennett IV ran the first team and Ty Simpson the second, while receivers swapped between units. Quentin Lake notched a notable interception, edge depth impressed with Byron Young and Josaiah Stewart, and Garrett emphasized mentoring younger teammates as Omar Speights delivered a physical hit and the defense showed depth and cohesion.
Day 2 of the Rams’ training camp at LMU highlighted four standouts: WR CJ Daniels impressed as a mature rookie who caught nearly every target, CB Cam Lampkin delivered an interception, WR Puka Nacua showcased a highlight one‑handed grab, and QB Matthew Stafford returned with sharp throws after resting the first practice. The performances suggest solid depth and a competitive preseason for Los Angeles.
Matthew Stafford looks razor sharp in his 18th season at Rams camp, hinting the offense could top last year, while Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett compete for the backup role amid questions about readiness; the revamped secondary, featuring Trent McDuffie, should bolster the defense, and Myles Garrett’s size makes him a notable presence. A lighter note from camp included Moneybagg Yo chatting with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
Stafford looked sharp in his camp debut on Day 2, connecting with Nacua, Adams and CJ Daniels as Stetson Bennett IV took most second-team reps; Lampkin intercepted again while McDuffie and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. pressed receivers in a heated cornerback battle, Garrett pressured the QB, and Braden Fiske forced Stafford to roll out in a competitive Rams practice.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, in the final year of his rookie deal and coming off offseason rehab, said he hasn’t thought about playing 2026 without a contract extension and emphasized his love of football, with talks likely influenced by off‑the‑field issues and how his situation compares to peers like Jaxon Smith‑Njigba.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua spoke publicly after completing rehab, saying it’s OK to ask for support and highlighting the importance of his relationships with the Rams and teammates; he expressed gratitude for the organization’s backing as he navigates a civil suit over an alleged December incident and antisemitism claim, noting he sought treatment earlier this spring.
Madison Atiabi, the accuser in Puka Nacua’s biting allegations, has filed a restraining order and a defamation lawsuit. TMZ video shows Atiabi twerking near a sleeping Nacua in a van after the alleged bite, while Atiabi says he collapsed unconscious for hours. Nacua’s attorney denies an antisemitic remark and says the bite was “horseplay.” The case could affect Nacua’s looming contract talks after a career year in 2025.
Madison Atiabi’s attorney alleges that, about six weeks after a Dec. 31 bite, a representative of Puka Nacua’s legal team tried to offer a settlement to “make it all better,” leading to a mediation that didn’t resolve the dispute. Atiabi has since filed a restraining-order request and a lawsuit; Nacua’s camp denies antisemitic remarks and says the bite was horseplay, while prosecutors investigate and videos are presented by both sides. The civil case continues, with a potential criminal review ongoing.
A civil lawsuit filed in Los Angeles accuses Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua of biting a woman and her friend after a December 31, 2025 group dinner in Century City, alleging injuries, gender-violence and negligence and claiming antisemitic remarks. The plaintiff seeks damages; Nacua's attorney denies the allegations and calls it blackmail. The suit describes a circular bite mark on the woman's shoulder and another bite on the friend’s thumb, with references to Nacua's intoxication and provocative behavior. The case notes a prior biting incident; a witness says Nacua never made the alleged antisemitic comment, while Nacua has apologized for antisemitic remarks from a December livestream.