The Los Angeles Rams are facing some brutal news out of their latest injury report this week. Star defensive end Aaron Donald, a total game-wrecker, missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday with a back issue. And if that wasn’t enough, explosive wide receiver Puka Nacua stayed limited in practice due to a hip problem. Talk about a gut punch for the NFC West.
More Key Rams Players Are Sidelined
It’s not just Donald dealing with issues for the Rams. Cornerback Jaylen Watson is also out of practice for a second straight day, nursing a shoulder injury. Plus, tight ends Colby Parkinson with knee and shoulder problems, and Terrance Ferguson with an ankle injury, both didn’t practice again. Losing that many guys on both sides of the ball, especially a cornerstone like Donald, has to be a massive headache for that coaching staff right now.
Limited Participation Stacking Up
The list of Rams players not at 100 percent doesn’t stop there. Safety Kam Kinchens, cornerback Josh Wallace, and inside linebacker Nate Landman were all limited again in practice. Kinchens is dealing with a hamstring, while Wallace and Landman both have shoulder issues. Every one of these guys being hampered means less full-speed prep, and that adds up, especially when you’re trying to stay sharp mid-season.
While Davante Adams returned from a rest day and Poona Ford took one, the biggest takeaways are obviously Donald and Nacua. With two of their most impactful players either completely out or significantly hobbled, the Rams are looking at a serious challenge. What happens on game day with these injuries looming? It’s going to be a tough weekend, and every fan will be watching to see how they manage this.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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