LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams will likely be without receiver Puka Nacua and defensive end Myles Garrett during the upcoming week of practice due to minor injuries. Both players are expected to rest as a precautionary measure, ensuring they are fit for future games.
“Puka is doing good, but whether or not we wait for next week, we’re just taking it a day at a time,” McVay said. “Any time you’re talking about soft tissue, especially with a skill player, or a knee with a guy that does some of the things Myles is doing, we’re going to err on the side of caution,” McVay said. “He’s continuing to go through his process,” McVay said. “There’s a lot of things you try to mimic and emulate, game-like settings and situations, to be able to get clarity on whether he wants to be able to do this or not.” /NFL
“Myles, we’ll see. Probably next week is when we’ll be able to get those guys back. Gets to a point where we need our guys out there to be able to practice, to get ready to simulate what’s going to be a great, long, challenging season. We want to make sure it’s a return to performance, not just a return to play.
NFL sacks leader Garrett did individual workouts before the Rams’ practice Monday, while NFL receptions leader Nacua has done conditioning work and weight training despite the soreness in his core muscles. The two All-Pros didn’t practice Monday, and coach Sean McVay said they both could sit out Tuesday and again on Thursday when the Rams host a joint practice with the New Orleans Saints, their preseason opponent at SoFi Stadium on Saturday.
