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Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua exited the team's joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. However, the reason for Nacua' practice exit has since been revealed.
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Nacua is dealing with minor soreness in his groin and the team is just being cautious.
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The Rams and their fanbase can now let out a big sigh of relief as they near the 2026 season, in which they are heavy Super Bowl favorites. But without Nacua, those odds would likely decrease significantly.
Nacua led the NFL in receptions in 2025, reeling in 129 catches for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 regular-season games. Only Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had more receiving yards with 1,793.
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Unfortunately, Nacua's injury scare isn't the only thing that could keep him sidelined this season. ESPN insider Adam Schefter also reported that Nacua could miss the start of the 2026 season due to league suspension due to an ongoing review of an offseason civil lawsuit.
The lawsuit accuses Nacua of assault and battery following a New Year's Eve incident where he allegedly bit a woman and made antisemitic remarks.
A fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Nacua has recorded 313 catches for 4,191 yards and 19 touchdowns in his professional career.
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