Sarah Barshop
LOS ANGELES — Rams extensive receiver Puka Nacua, who sprained his left ankle in Week 6, stated he feels “unbelievable” and is “able to go” towards the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Nacua totally practiced Thursday for the primary time since injuring his ankle whereas leaping for a move ultimately zone towards the Baltimore Ravens. He additionally practiced Wednesday however was listed on the damage report as a restricted participant.
“It is good to be again out on the soccer discipline, transferring round, getting a very good sweat in, put my ft within the floor,” Nacua stated. “It has been good. We had a pleasant Thursday observe, so lastly get to hit someone. It feels prefer it's been too lengthy for positive, but it surely felt nice to be again on the market.”
Nacua was inactive for the Week 7 recreation towards the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. He spent the Rams' bye week rehabbing his ankle damage.
Rams coach Sean McVay stated earlier this week that he anticipated Nacua to be out there Sunday, barring a setback.
Nacua entered the sport towards the Ravens because the NFL's chief in receptions and receiving yards, and he had essentially the most catches by a participant within the first 5 video games of a season in league historical past. Coming into Week 9, he has 54 catches for 616 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
If Nacua performs Sunday, it will likely be his thirty fifth profession recreation. In keeping with ESPN Analysis, his 238 profession receptions are tied with Michael Thomas for many inside a participant's first 35 profession video games in NFL historical past.
