Puka Nacua Leaves Rams Practice With Calf Injury Before Raiders Game

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left practice early on Thursday with a calf injury, adding to the team's growing list of absences. Reports from NBC Sports, ESPN and Bleacher Report said Nacua was listed as a limited participant, and his availability for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders is now in doubt. The Rams have not yet released a detailed update on his condition.

Injury news adds to a difficult week

According to Bleacher Report, the Rams are already dealing with multiple injuries, and the news about Nacua came on a day when the team was already short on healthy players. Bleacher Report also reported that wide receiver Davante Adams is on injured reserve.

ESPN's Sarah Barshop first reported that Nacua had left the practice field with the calf issue. NBC Sports carried a similar report, noting that he left practice early.

What it means for Sunday

Being listed as a limited participant suggests Nacua's status for the Raiders game remains uncertain. Teams typically provide further injury designations closer to kickoff, and the Rams have not yet said how long he may be sidelined.

Nacua is one of the Rams' most prominent receivers, so his status will be closely watched as the week continues. Any change to the injury report is likely to come in the days before the game.

What we know so far

Nacua left Rams practice on Thursday with a calf injury and is listed as a limited participant. His status for Sunday's matchup with the Raiders is unclear. Bleacher Report has said its coverage will be updated as more information becomes available, and the team's next injury report will be the key indicator of his availability.