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NFL·INJURY·October 2, 2026 03:04 PM ET

Puka Nacua off injury report, expected to play vs. Eagles

McVay cleared him after a week of hip-area pain

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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Breaking: Puka Nacua does not have an injury designation and is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Rams coach S Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: Los Angeles had carried Nacua as questionable earlier this week before clearing him for Sunday against Philadelphia. Nacua said he had been dealing with pain in his hip area that caused some restriction in the way he moved.

Why it matters: Getting Nacua back restores the Rams' highest-volume receiver for a key Week 5 matchup. He caught 129 passes for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games in 2025, and the clearance matches Wire Report's Thursday expectation that he would play.

By the numbers: Nacua averaged 8.1 catches and 107.2 receiving yards per game across 16 appearances in 2025, with 10 touchdown receptions.

What to watch: The Rams' final inactive list will confirm he is up 90 minutes before kickoff. His snap share and target volume will show how quickly he is back to a normal workload.

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