Sean McVay gives update on star WR, talks Rams upcoming NFL draft plans
PITTSBURGH — A familiar face was on hand when the Rams opened the on-field phase of their offseason program on Monday. Puka Nacua, their star wide receiver, is taking part in the program after entering a rehabilitation facility last month. Rams coach Sean McVay said Nacua will be a full participant in the program and that it was “Great to be able to see him.
” McVay did not delve much into Nacua’s situation or any conversations he and his wide receiver have had, but did say that he and Nacua “have a great relationship” and that he feels “really good about kind of the direction that we’re going. ” Rams coach Sean McVay said Nacua will be a full participant in the program and that it was “Great to be able to see him. ” Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images Puka Nacua, their star wide receiver, is taking part in the program after entering a rehabilitation facility last month. Getty Images In many ways, though, Nacua’s presence at the club’s Woodland Hills practice facility is also a reminder of the long-term future of their wide receiver room. And how their first round pick in Thursday’s NFL draft , which lands at No.
13 thanks to a shrewd 2024 draft-day trade they made with the Falcons, can help enhance that position. Assuming everything checks out with Nacua, who checked himself into rehab after a series of off-field incidents, he and the Rams are likely to extend their relationship on a long-term contract extension. Based on his on-field production, including the league-leading 129 catches he posted last year for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns, he is on target to sign the richest wide receiver contract in NFL history.
Beyond Nacua, though, there is short-term and long-range uncertainty. Davante Adams will turn 34-years old in December and is entering the last year of his contract. Finding a replacement for him is high on the Rams’ list of priorities.
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