Rams Place Three Players on Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Rams have placed wide receiver Puka Nacua and offensive linemen Steve Avila and Joe Noteboom on injured reserve following injuries sustained in their season opener against the Detroit Lions. Nacua is dealing with a PCL sprain, Avila an MCL sprain, and Noteboom a high ankle sprain, all of which will require them to miss at least four games. To address the injury crisis, the Rams signed offensive linemen Geron Christian Sr. and Dylan McMahon, as well as veteran cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon to bolster their lineup. Head coach Sean McVay expressed caution regarding recovery timelines, emphasizing the need to avoid setting expectations too early. The injury woes echo the Rams' struggles in 2022, raising concerns about a repeat of last season's dismal performance. The earliest the injured players could return is in Week 7 following a bye week.