The Los Angeles Rams are getting their star receiver back.
Puka Nacua is officially set to make his return Thursday against the Minnesota Vikings after missing five games due to injury.
Nacua was the most productive rookie receiver in NFL history last season, catching 105 passes for 1,486 yards — both league records for rookies — and six touchdowns. The fifth-round draft pick also set NFL rookie records for the most catches in a game (15 against San Francisco) and receiving yards in a playoff game (181 against Detroit).
But Nacua was slowed in training camp by a knee injury this year. He caught four passes for 35 yards in the Rams’ season opener against the Lions before leaving the game in the first half with a knee injury, eventually going on injured reserve.
The Rams (2-4) have struggled without Nacua and fellow starting receiver Cooper Kupp, who got hurt in Week 2 against Arizona.
Kupp is also expected to make his return on Thursday as the Rams (2-4) host the Vikings (5-1) at SoFi Stadium.
— with files from the Associated Press