Rams HC provides injury updates on Davante Adams, Puka Nacua

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17). IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Rams HC Sean McVay provides injury updates on Davante Adams, Puka Nacua

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Nov 11, 2026 5:45 PM ET

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Injuries have been a major reason the preseason Super Bowl favorite Los Angeles Rams are 5-4 entering Week 10.

Those injuries have been especially detrimental at receiver, as both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are currently sidelined. Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke on Wednesday and gave injury updates, as well as a timeline for the possible returns of both.

Puka Nacua will not be headed to injured reserve

According to McVay, Nacua will not be headed to injured reserve but will still be out for a 'significant period of time.'

Nacua was injured on the Rams' final offensive play in Sunday's 20-13 win, suffering a sprained MCL, sprained PCL and a turf toe injury. McVay told reporters that due to roster mechanics, Nacua would not be going to IR, but rather just be inactive.

A Week 13 return could be on the table for Davante Adams

Adams has been out of action since Week 6 due to a ruptured hamstring. McVay was asked about a possible timeline for a return of Adams, and it appears that Los Angeles is eyeing Week 13 for that.

McVay told reporters that Adams would be returning 'sooner rather than later' and he is a weapon that the Rams offense is in desperate need of.

Rams HC Sean McVay told reporters that the team will not place Puka Nacua on injured reserve due to roster mechanics, but that the WR still will be out for a “significant period of time.” pic.twitter.com/QggesIr2Nh
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 11, 2026

Sean McVay: Rams are optimistic WR Davante Adams’ return from hamstring injury is “sooner than later, which is a big deal to us.”

Asked how far off that return is, McVay said “I would think after Green Bay is a realistic timeline for him.”
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) November 11, 2026

Can the Rams stay competitive until both receivers are back?

A returning Adams in Week 13 means he'd only miss two more games, as Los Angeles has a Week 11 bye. Nacua could possibly return around Week 14 or 15, meaning he would miss four games at most before returning.

The worrisome part for the Rams is their schedule down the stretch. Even with a game against the 3-6 Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles has the fourth hardest remaining schedule in the NFL.

It will be intriguing to see exactly how the Rams offense looks without their top playmakers. If the offense can stay afloat for a few more weeks, the returns of Nacua and Adams will be major additions in the final weeks of the season.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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