Rams enter NFL trade deadline short at receiver after Puka Nacua injury
The gist
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua sprained his MCL and PCL and is likely headed to injured reserve.
Los Angeles has little cap space and no first-round pick to fix it.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2025The Rams acquire cornerback Roger McCreary from the Tennessee Titans for a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick, with a conditional 2026 sixth-rounder going back to L.A.
- Jun 1, 2026The Rams agree to a trade for edge rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns.
- Jun 2, 2026The deal is completed: Cleveland sends Garrett to L.A. for defensive end Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and a 2029 third-round pick.
Key terms
- MCL
- A major ligament on the inner side of the knee that resists valgus forces.
- PCL
- A ligament in the knee that connects the tibia to the femur and resists backward forces on the shinbone.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia