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Rams Declare All‑Pro Puka Nacua Out For Monday Night, Aaron Donald Active

Nacua's hip and groin soreness forces a major rework of the Rams' passing plan with Davante Adams set to absorb the biggest target load.

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Puka Nacua is officially ruled inactive for their Week 2 meeting with the Giants.
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Renardo Green (left) of the San Francisco 49ers and Marques Sigle tackle Puka Nacua (center) of the Los Angeles Rams, Image 2 shows Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua practices at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026

Overview

  • The Rams ruled Puka Nacua inactive after he tested his hip during pregame warmups and was unable to play on Monday.
  • Nacua first showed hip/groin tightness after Thursday practice, missed Friday and Saturday sessions, and was listed questionable on the final report.
  • Wideout Jordan Whittington also is out with a quadriceps injury, leaving Los Angeles with only four healthy receivers and elevating backups such as Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell and Xavier Smith.
  • Davante Adams is expected to take a much heavier target share while the Rams lean more on tight ends and running backs in the passing game.
  • Aaron Donald was declared active for the game as he begins his comeback from retirement, giving the Rams a defensive boost even as the offense adjusts and the team manages Nacua's recovery.