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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Expected to be "ready to go" next week
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 3:11 PM
Head coach Sean McVay expects Nacua (groin), who is dealing with soreness in his psoas, to be "ready to go" in practice ahead of the team's second preseason game against the Saints on Aug. 22, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: The psoas is a muscle that runs from the lower back through the pelvis and to the top of the femur. Nacua left Tuesday's joint practice with the Cowboys due to soreness in that area. He's on track to sit out Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs before likely returning to practice ahead of the team's second preseason game versus the Saints. The standout wideout can thus be considered day-to-day for now. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Expected to practice next week
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 2:47 PM
Head coach Sean McVay said Thursday that Nacua (groin) is expected to practice prior to the Rams' second preseason game against the Saints, Greg Beacham of The Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Nacua injured his groin during Tuesday's session and worked on a side field with trainers Thursday. McVay indicated the star wide receiver is simply dealing with soreness in his groin, adding that Nacua should return to practice next week, following the Rams' preseason opener against the Chiefs on Saturday. |
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Stetson Bennett IV Stetson Bennett IV Will start preseason opener
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 2:14 PM
Bennett is slated to start Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: With top QB Matthew Stafford presumably not set to see the field Saturday, Bennett will get the start while his competition for the team's No. 2 job, Ty Simpson, will see action in the contest as well. Matthew Caldwell is also a candidate to see snaps versus Kansas City once Bennett and Simpson have had their turns. |
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Getting work with training staff
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 1:16 PM
Garrett (knee) is working on a side field with trainers at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Garrett and Puka Nacua (groin) are getting in a star-studded side session Thursday as they work their way back from their respective injuries. Both standout contributors are expected to be available well before the Rams kick off regular-season play Sept. 10 against the 49ers, but Garrett is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Working on side at Thursday's session
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 1:11 PM
Nacua (groin) is working on a side field with trainers at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Barshop initially didn't spot Nacua (who is dealing with what has been described as minor groin soreness) among the Rams' practice participants, but the star wide receiver was soon seen working out on a practice field alongside Myles Garrett (knee). It's encouraging that Nacua is on the field in any capacity at this point, though it will likely be at least a few days until he's cleared to practice with his teammates, per earlier reports. Nacua is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason opener at Kansas City. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Not spotted at practice Thursday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 12:56 PM
Nacua (groin) doesn't appear to be participating in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Nacua's absence isn't unexpected, as initial reports after he left Tuesday's practice due to a groin injury suggested that the star wide receiver could be sidelined "a few days." He looks unlikely at this point to suit up in Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs, but there has been no indication that Nacua's availability for Week 1 against the 49ers on Thursday, Sept. 10 is in question. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua May be sidelined 'a few days'
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:51 PM
Nacua, who left Tuesday's practice with a groin injury, could be sidelined for "a few days," Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Nacua's issue was initially described as minor groin soreness, and Schefter's report supports the notion that the star wideout's injury isn't a long-term concern. With that in mind, it seems likely that the Rams will play it safe and Nacua won't suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Chiefs. |
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Terrance Ferguson Terrance Ferguson Makes waves in joint practice
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:10 AM
Ferguson was a standout performer during the Rams' joint practice with the Cowboys on Tuesday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Star wideout Puka Nacua (groin) made an early exit from practice; that opened up extra targets for others, and Ferguson looks to have been one of the main beneficiaries. According to play-by-play notes provided by Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Ferguson notched at least four receptions, two of which went for big gains. Ferguson had an excellent pass-catching profile coming out of Oregon, and he averaged an impressive 21.0 yards per reception on 11 catches as a rookie second-round pick in 2025. Though the Rams maintain a crowded tight-end room heading into 2026, Ferguson should still see his role grow in Year 2 while head coach Sean McVay frequently favors two- or three-tight-end sets. |
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Blake Corum Blake Corum Looking more explosive
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:22 PM
Teammate Kyren Williams said last week that Corum looks "a lot leaner" and "more explosive" headed into his third season, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Corum's workout videos from the offseason went viral on social media, as he was shown doing speed and agility drills barefoot in the gym with his trainer. He made it a point to work on fast-twitch movements to add explosion in 2026. After averaging a robust 5.1 yards per carry on 145 rushing attempts last regular season, Corum is expected to remain a big factor in the Rams' backfield alongside Williams. In Los Angeles' high-powered offense, Corum is a popular RB3 fantasy pick with big upside after compiling 746 rushing yards and six touchdowns while playing second fiddle to Williams in 2025. If Williams were to go down with an injury, Corum would be an immediate plug-and-play RB1. |
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Kyren Williams Kyren Williams Impressing at training camp
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 8:49 PM
Williams has been consistently finding holes through the defense at training camp, Brock Vierra of Rams Wire reports.
Analysis: Williams is set to share the backfield with third-year pro Blake Corum again in 2026, but that may serve to his benefit. Williams benefits from fewer touches, remaining fresh to operate as a dual-threat running back in the Rams' offense. The 25-year-old surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the third straight season in 2025, turning 259 carries into 1,252 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground while also securing career bests across the board through the air, adding 36 catches for 281 yards and three scores as a receiver. Williams has been breaking loose for big runs, showing his explosive ability as a runner at practice, and he'll look to further elevate his numbers in Year 5 with Los Angeles this season. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Dealing with minor groin soreness
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 6:29 PM
Nacua exited Tuesday's practice with minor groin soreness, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Rams are "just being cautious" with their star receiver, according to Rapoport, after he left the field with the training staff during Tuesday's joint practice with the Cowboys. It sounds like Nacua has avoided anything serious, and there's been no indication his availability for Week 1 of the regular season is in jeopardy. |
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Puka Nacua Puka Nacua Leaves practice early with injury
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:21 PM
Coach Sean McVay said Nacua left Tuesday's joint practice with the Cowboys early and doesn't have an update on the wide receiver's status, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Nacua exited the practice field with the Rams' training staff, indicating that the standout wide receiver is dealing with some sort of health concern. Its nature isn't known, but the team likely will reveal what he's dealing with in the near future. |
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Dealing with swelling in knee
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:15 PM
Coach Sean McVay said after Tuesday's joint practice with the Cowboys that Garrett didn't take part due to swelling in his knee, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Garrett missed some time early in training camp due to what McVay called at the time "soreness in his lower half," per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com. Now, the location of the injury has become known, and McVay added Tuesday that Garrett is "85 percent," which is the reason for the cautious approach with the pass rusher to date. Garrett still has one month to get back to full health for the Rams' Week 1 matchup with the 49ers in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday, Sept. 10. |
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Matthew Stafford Matthew Stafford Building strong rapport with Adams
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 10:20 PM
Stafford and Davante Adams have been building a stronger rapport during training camp, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: After Stafford missed all of training camp last summer due to a lingering back injury, the two rarely practiced together before the start of the regular season. While Adams led the league with 14 receiving touchdowns, he managed just one 100-yard receiving game in 14 regular-season appearances. Some of that had to do with Puka Nacua dominating targets, but it could also be chalked up to he and Stafford not totally being comfortable with each other. That hasn't been the case this summer, as Adams has been a standout at Rams camp. "When you're as intentional as they are, repetition ends up being the mother of learning," coach Sean McVay said. "It's also the best way to be able to develop rapport with each other and that's so important whether you're a center playing with a guard, a guard playing with a tackle, or quarterbacks (with) receivers." Adams has massive touchdown upside, but it also wouldn't be a shock to see him flirt with 1,000 yards again after he posted just 60 catches for 789 yards during the 2025 regular season as a touchdown-or-bust type of fantasy player. |
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Reverts to Rams IR
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 7:29 PM
Norwood (undisclosed) reverted to the Rams' injured reserve list Sunday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Norwood was waived/injured by the Rams on Saturday and went unclaimed. The cornerback will now spend the entirety of the 2026 season on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. |
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Signs with LA
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 6:50 PM
The Rams signed McPhearson to a contract Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: McPhearson has not played in an NFL game since 2022, when he was with the Eagles. The fourth-rounder out of Texas Tech played in 17 regular-season games that year, logging 96 defensive snaps and 358 special teams snaps. The 2025 Rams special teams unit was among the worst in the NFL, so a cornerback with a history of special teams production is a reasonable flyer for the team to take during the expanded roster period of the season. |
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Stetson Bennett IV Stetson Bennett IV May not play vs. Kansas City
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 4:32 PM
Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Saturday that he has not decided whether Bennett will play in the Rams' preseason opener against the Chiefs on Saturday, Aug. 15, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: McVay relayed that rookie first-rounder Ty Simpson will "definitely" play in the Rams' first exhibition game, though it's not clear whether Bennett or starter Matthew Stafford will also suit up. Bennett has not played in an NFL regular-season game since he was selected by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he's projected to operate as Stafford's backup for the 2026 campaign, with Simpson serving as the QB3. |
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Ty Simpson Ty Simpson Will play in preseason opener
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 2:25 PM
Head coach Sean McVay said Saturday that Simpson will "definitely" play in the Rams' preseason opener against the Chiefs on Saturday, Aug. 15, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Matthew Stafford may get some work in the first series of work, and there's uncertainty over whether Stetson Bennett will play. As such, Simpson figures to see the bulk of the reps on offense for the Rams' first preseason game, with undrafted rookie Matthew Caldwell also in the mix for some playing time. Simpson was a first-round pick of the Rams in the 2026 NFL Draft, but Bennett has taken the bulk of second-team reps in training camp, so the rookie out of Alabama could operate as the Rams' QB3 for the upcoming season, per Nate Atkins of The Athletic. |
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Activated off PUP
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:37 PM
The Rams activated Hamilton (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Wednesday.
Analysis: Hamilton is officially healthy again after passing his physical. The 21-year-old will now spend the remainder of the offseason competing for a depth spot on the Rams' roster. |
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Davis Allen Davis Allen Taking reserved approach to injury
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:50 PM
The Rams are giving Allen (quadriceps) "some time" before he returns to practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Coach Sean McVay said that due to the soft-tissue nature of the injury, they do not want to rush Allen back. The tight end was a prominent part of the Rams' 13-personnel offense during the 2025 season, drawing 33 targets for 24 receptions, 208 yards and three touchdowns over 17 regular-season games. The 25-year-old was also a prominent member of the trenches in the McVay scheme, logging additional offensive and special teams snaps that helped lead the team to its 12-5 record. Now in a contract year, when Allen does return, he is set to become a consistent contributor for the 2026 Rams. |
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