Entering final year of rookie deal
Nacua is heading into the final season of his rookie contract, and the 2023 fifth-round pick is a candidate to get the franchise tag from the Rams for the 2027 campaign if a long-term deal isn't worked out before then, Brock Vierra of USA Today Rams Wire reports.
Nacua has delivered elite production since entering the NFL, racking up 4,191 receiving yards through three regular seasons with the Rams, but some off-field concerns could be giving the Rams pause about extending the star wide receiver long-term. With the team in win-now mode in the twilight of 38-year-old quarterback Matthew Stafford's career, Nacua is poised to remain a key contributor for the Rams in 2026, even if the two sides don't work out an extension prior to the start of the season.
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Myles Garrett
May not practice this week
Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Garrett may not participate in practice this week, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
Puka Nacua
Could remain sidelined all week
Coach Sean McVay said Nacua (groin) may not practice this week, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
Puka Nacua
Not participating in Monday's practice
Nacua (groin) isn't taking part in Monday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Davante Adams
Sidelined for preseason opener
Adams did not play in the Rams' 20-12 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday.
CJ Daniels
Records two catches vs. Kansas City
Daniels caught two passes on five targets for 18 yards during the Rams' 20-12 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday.
Max Klare
Logs seven catches in Rams debut
Klare caught seven passes on eight targets for 37 yards during the Rams' 20-12 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday.
Harrison Mevis
Nails four kicks in preseason win
Mevis made both of his field-goal attempts and each of his two extra-point tries during the Rams' 20-12 win over the Chiefs in Saturday's preseason game.
Ty Simpson
Tosses two touchdowns Saturday
Simpson completed 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns and turned his lone carry into minus-1 yard during the Rams' 20-12 preseason win over the Chiefs.
Stetson Bennett IV
Leads scoring drive in preseason win
Bennett completed four of six pass attempts for 38 yards during the Rams' 20-12 win over the Chiefs in Saturday's preseason game.
Puka Nacua
Expected to be "ready to go" next week
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.