Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua sit out Rams' joint practice with Saints
Stars Myles Garrett (knee) and Puka Nacua (psoas) did not practice in the Rams' joint session with the Saints, though both were on the field for side work.
Two of the Los Angeles Rams' most important players were held out of Thursday's joint practice with the New Orleans Saints, though neither absence appeared to signal a new setback.
Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_): Myles Garrett (knee) and Puka Nacua (psoas) are not practicing in today’s joint session with the Saints. Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams and Byron Young all are.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (knee) and wide receiver Puka Nacua (psoas) did not take part in the full session, but both were present and doing side work — Garrett in shoulder pads. Their participation has been a daily storyline in camp, with the Rams managing the veterans' workloads carefully ahead of a Week 1 tilt in Australia.
The stars' rest contrasted with a fully-participating group of key offensive pieces. Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams and Byron Young all practiced in the joint session, giving the Rams a representative look against Saints competition. Stafford-to-Adams has been a focal point of camp, and beat writers noted the connection looked sharp in the team portion.