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Puka Nacua Is Battling a Calf Injury and the Rams Have No Answer For Sunday

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Another week, another injury blow for the Los Angeles Rams, who just saw star wide receiver Puka Nacua leave practice on Thursday with a calf injury. This isn’t what any fan wants to hear, especially when the team is already struggling with so many guys on the sidelines.

Nacua’s Sunday Status Now a Massive Question Mark

ESPN’s Sarah Barshop dropped the news, confirming that Nacua is now listed as a limited participant, which immediately throws his availability for Sunday’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders into serious doubt. You never want to see a player leave practice, especially a key playmaker like Nacua. A calf injury can linger, and with the Rams already hurting, this is the last thing they needed.

An Already Battered Roster Takes Another Hit

Let’s be real, the Rams have been absolutely besieged by injuries this season. It feels like every week we’re talking about another key player going down. Nacua’s calf issue just piles onto an already difficult situation, leaving the coaching staff scrambling to figure out who’s even going to be out there on Sunday. How do you prepare for a game when your roster is constantly in flux because of injuries? It’s a nightmare for any team.

With Nacua now a massive question mark for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Rams’ depth is going to be tested big time. Keep an eye out for updates on his status, because his presence or absence will absolutely shape what we see on the field.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.

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