Puka Nacua won't be placed on IR, but will still be out for an extended period

The Rams have experienced a bevy of injuries so far this season. One consequence of that is the team’s slots for players to return from injured reserve are getting fewer and fewer. That’s part of why, even though Puka Nacua is slated to miss several weeks with a knee injury, he’s not going to be placed on IR for now. Via Greg Beacham of the Associated Press, head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Wednesday that “roster semantics” will keep Nacua on the 53. He’s still going to be out for a significant period of time,” McVay said. Nacua is currently dealing with sprains to two ligaments in his knee and turf toe.But help is on the way for the Rams’ receiving corps, with Davante Adams potentially returning for the Week 13 matchup against the Chiefs.