Nacua, who was officially listed with a hip injury on the team's report, is experiencing soreness in his groin area. McVay clarified that the issue is not a hernia, but noted that the nature of the injury requires careful management to ensure the player can return to his peak performance levels rather than attempting to play through discomfort.
Managing the recovery process
Explaining the medical perspective, McVay described the sensation Nacua is dealing with as being similar to a pre-hernia issue. Because the position requires explosive movement and high-speed running, the coaching staff is opting to err on the side of caution. According to the head coach, time remains the most effective remedy for this type of injury, and the team is focused on ensuring he is fully healed before resuming high-intensity activity.
The Rams held a walkthrough on Wednesday rather than a full practice session, but the team’s injury report estimated that Nacua would have been a non-participant had they conducted a standard practice. McVay indicated that the staff will evaluate the receiver’s progress on Thursday to determine if he can return to the field. The head coach acknowledged that the player is understandably frustrated by the setback but emphasized that the priority is long-term health.
Context for the upcoming schedule
This latest injury is unrelated to the psoas issue that caused Nacua to miss time during the month of August. The receiver had a productive start to the season in the opener, leading the Rams with five receptions for 74 yards on nine targets. As the team prepares for their upcoming Sunday Night Football clash against the Denver Broncos, his status remains a key point of focus for the coaching staff.
