Rams get worrying Puka Nacua injury update after WR leaves practice early

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The Los Angeles Rams, like every other team, are going through their training camp before Week 1 of the NFL preseason.

Unfortunately, with all teams back in action, there are some unfortunate injury updates that come out about players. For the Rams, a big issue has just popped up on Tuesday.

According to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN, Puka Nacua reportedly left practice early with the training staff, didn’t return, and head coach Sean McVay didn’t provide an update on Nacua’s status. This, understandably, is a bit worrisome for the Rams.

Rams get worrying Puka Nacua report after leaving practice early

“Rams WR Puka Nacua left practice with the training staff,” Thiry reports. “Sean McVay says he has no update on what happened.”

This report from Thiry is a bit more important than a typical practice report, as this was a joint practice for Nacua and the Rams with the Dallas Cowboys.

While it’s too soon to panic about this issue, as it might’ve just been a one-off problem that’s perfectly fine by the regular season in September, it’s still an issue worth keeping in mind.

If this is a serious issue for Nacua, the Rams will likely have to explore the free agent or trade market at wide receiver due to their thin group.

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Davante Adams is a good receiver, but with the rest of the depth chart being made up of Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, CJ Daniels, Xavier Smith, Tyler Scott, Tru Edwards, Brennan Presley, and Mario Williams.

But, for now, this is just an injury to be mildly worried about, as the nature of the issue isn’t even known. It could be as simple as cramps, or it could be a more serious issue.

It’s not known just yet why Nacua left practice early, but hearing what’s going on with the star receiver is going to be very important as the week rolls along for the Rams, as he’s not a player they can afford to lose for the upcoming season.

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