Ian Rapoport· Sep 21, 2026
Rapoport said Puka Nacua's availability for the Rams' Monday night game against the Giants was very much in doubt, and that missing the last two practices of the week pointed against him playing.
“"his status is very firmly up in the air."”
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- Availability CallsPuka NacuaLos Angeles RamsSep 21, 2026
“"They wanted to determine his availability later today, but the fact that he didn't practice the last two practices late in the week, I would say doesn't bode great for his availability. But a firm word coming later today," Rapoport said. (Week 2 vs. Giants)”
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