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Nacua's mysterious hip injury sidelines him Friday; Monday status uncertain.

Nacua was a full participant in Thursday practice but did not practice Friday and was officially listed as a non-participant with a hip injury, an unexpected development three days before the Rams host the Giants on Monday Night Football. The sudden appearance on the injury report was particularly curious because there had been little indication something was wrong. The Rams did not immediately provide details on the injury or when it occurred. The question now is whether this injury is connected to Nacua's previous psoas, core/lower back injury suffered during the joint practice against the Cowboys or is something new entirely. Nacua missed most of the preseason while dealing with groin and psoas issues, both affecting his lower back/core area. The psoas is a deep muscle connecting the lower spine to the hip and femur, making Friday's hip designation notable, though there is no indication the injuries are related. The Rams can only hope Friday was precautionary.

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