Puka Nacua injury update: Los Angeles Rams WR took a low hit to his right knee raising concerns about his previous PCL injury (Image via Getty: Puka Nacua)
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua suffered a low hit to his right knee on the final play of the Week 9 game against the Washington Commanders. The impact raised concerns, as it was the same knee in which he sustained a PCL injury in 2024. After having a thrilling rookie campaign in 2023, Puka Nacua suffered a terrible PCL sprain in his right knee in the first game of his second NFL season.
He suffered the injury on a 6-yard catch with over six minutes left in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Rams’ crushing 26-20 loss against the Detroit Lions in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. He recorded four catches for 35 yards before his premature exit. The BYU alum was listed as questionable for the season opener but returned to the lineup just before halftime. Following the injury, he was carted to the locker room at halftime and later ruled out of the game. Only imaging studies can let everyone know the extent of the injury.
He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine its severity.
Remember his Week 2 injury? NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo reported via X that the team does not believe Puka Nacua suffered a torn ACL, but Monday’s imaging will provide more clarity. Something similar happened with Jaxson Dart. During a game against the Los Angeles Rams, the quarterback suffered a knee injury that did not look scary at first. However, subsequent imaging showed damage to his left MCL, PCL, and meniscus. Only positive- his ACL was intact. The diagnosis led to him being placed on injured reserve and undergoing a season-ending knee surgery.