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Rams’ injury nightmare gets worse as another defensive star ruled out

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Duarte, M. (2026, October 23). Rams’ injury nightmare gets worse as another defensive star ruled out. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/sports/rams-rule-out-nate-landman-vs-raiders-as-injury-crisis-worsens/

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Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jake Landman joins several other key players as he's ruled out due to an unspecified injury, adding more strain to an already struggling defense. Alongside Landman, Poona Ford is lost for the season, Myles Garrett remains out, Trent McDuffie is questionable for the upcoming game against Las Vegas due to a groin injury, and star receiver Puka Nacua is doubtful with a calf injury. The team's top receiver Davante Adams will be out for 6-10 weeks after undergoing surgery for a ruptured hamstring. With these injuries piling up, the Rams now face significant challenges in their race to improve from their current 2-4 record and last-place standing in the NFC West division.

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As of October 23, 2026, the Los Angeles Rams face significant challenges due to multiple injuries, with key defensive player Nate Landman ruled out for a game against the Las Vegas Raiders because of a concussion. Additionally, cornerback Trent McDuffie is questionable after missing practice all week with a groin injury, and star wide receiver Puka Nacua is also listed as questionable following a calf injury during Thursday’s practice. The Rams are already coping with other injuries: defensive tackle Poona Ford is out for the season, Kobie Turner is sidelined for several weeks, and Myles Garrett remains recovering. Moreover, All-Pro receiver Davante Adams will miss 6-10 weeks after undergoing surgery for a ruptured hamstring. These losses put increasing pressure on an already struggling team that suffered a shocking 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in their previous game.

Written for “Rams Injuries Pile Up” on 2026-10-24, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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Star Rams CB Trent McDuffie inactive vs Cardinals after injury during practice different event · 95%

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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 9 📰 publisher trust 64

“The articles describe Trent McDuffie's injury and absence, but from different games (initially vs Arizona on October 18, then vs Las Vegas) indicating they are reporting on related events spanning multiple weeks.”

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“Article A reports on positive injury news for Myles Garrett, while Article B discusses worsening injuries for other players and McDuffie's questionable status.”

WR Puka Nacua and CB Trent McDuffie are questionable vs. Raiders as Rams' injuries pile up same event · 95%

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“Both articles discuss the injuries of Puka Nacua, Trent McDuffie, and Nate Landman affecting the Rams' game against the Raiders on the same date.”

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“While both articles discuss injuries affecting the Rams, they refer to different time periods and updates regarding Myles Garrett's status.”

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🔮 McVay confirmed McDuffie will sit out Friday’s session and is questionable against Las Vegas.

2026-10-23 · assertive framing · Rams’ injury nightmare gets worse as another defensive star ruled out

🔮 And now, they might have lost one of the most important players they can least afford to lose.

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🔮 Running back Kyren Williams, asked about the team’s inability to sustain energy between possessions, offered a pointed response, saying he didn’t know because he “wasn’t out there.”

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🔮 Even Matthew Stafford’s remarkable fourth-quarter touchdown drive couldn’t save them.

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🔮 Just when it seemed the Los Angeles Rams’ season couldn’t get any worse, one of their biggest stars went down without anybody touching him.

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With defensive tackle Poona Ford lost for the season, Kobie Turner sidelined for multiple weeks and Myles Garrett still recovering, Landman’s absence removes another important piece from a unit desperately trying to keep the Rams’ season afloat. asserted

absence → lose → season

And those aren’t the only injuries the Rams are dealing with. asserted

Rams → deal → ?

All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, who missed last Sunday’s embarrassing 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals with a groin injury, has yet to practice this week. asserted

who → miss → injury

McVay confirmed McDuffie will sit out Friday’s session and is questionable against Las Vegas. asserted

McDuffie → confirm → Vegas

But having not practiced all week does not bode well for his chances of suiting up. asserted

practiced → practice → chances

Meanwhile, star receiver Puka Nacua suffered a calf injury during Thursday’s practice and will also miss Friday’s session. asserted

Nacua → suffer → session

McVay said Nacua, who has already battled multiple injuries this season, is questionable and will be a game-time decision. asserted

who → say → injuries

If Nacua can’t go, the Rams will be without both of their starting receivers as Davante Adams was diagnosed with a ruptured hamstring and is expected to miss 6-10 weeks after undergoing surgery. asserted

Adams → go → surgery

At 2-4 and sitting in last place in the NFC West, Los Angeles has already squandered too many opportunities through penalties, special teams blunders and an inability to finish games. asserted

Angeles → sit → games

Now the injury list is threatening to finish off their season before it ever gets a chance to get rolling. asserted

it → threaten → chance

Rams’ injury nightmare gets worse as another defensive star ruled out

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