Overview
- Coach Sean McVay said Monday that All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua and defensive end Myles Garrett did not practice and are listed day-to-day with expected returns to team practice next week.
- Nacua is rehabbing soreness in his psoas, a deep core muscle tied to hip movement, after leaving a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys; the team views the issue as precautionary rather than serious.
- Garrett has missed roughly a week because of intermittent knee swelling as he works back from individual drills and the Rams are avoiding rushing his return.
- Rookie tackle Keagen Trost and receiver Mario Williams suffered hamstring injuries in the preseason opener and are expected to miss several weeks, creating short-term depth concerns on the offensive line.
- Retired defensive tackle Aaron Donald has completed two workouts while deciding on a possible comeback and the Rams’ cautious approach to starters reflects a priority on readiness for the Sept. 10 season opener in Melbourne, Australia.