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The Los Angeles Rams' offensive unit encountered another setback on Thursday when wide receiver Puka Nacua departed practice prematurely with a calf injury, according to multiple reports. Nacua was officially listed as a limited participant, though the extent of the injury remains unclear.
Head coach Sean McVay is scheduled to address the media on Friday, when he is expected to offer an update on the star receiver's condition. The Rams have already placed several starters on injured reserve this week, and losing Nacua for any length of time would further strain the offense.
Nacua has already dealt with a hip/groin issue earlier this season, which forced him to miss two games in Weeks 2 and 3. Upon returning in Week 4, he showed no signs of rust, recording consecutive 100-yard receiving performances against the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills.
Los Angeles is preparing for a crucial Week 7 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. With wide receiver Davante Adams already on injured reserve due to a ruptured hamstring, the Rams can ill afford to lose Nacua as well.
Following Friday's practice, the team will release its final injury report, which will include game statuses for Nacua and any other players dealing with injuries.
Originally reported by yahoo.