Key Takeaways

• Nacua experienced core muscle issues in training camp followed by a hip/groin problem that caused him to miss two games, fueling speculation about a hernia.
• Sean McVay stated that Nacua does not have a hernia, while Erin Andrews characterized the situation as a true pre-hernia with a real risk of progression.
• A pre-hernia implies a weakness in the muscle wall that can allow tissue to protrude, though nothing has ruptured yet.
• Nacua returned to play and posted nine receptions for 125 yards, raising questions about how ongoing stress from play could affect the area.
• The key uncertainty is whether the injury will heal with time or require surgical intervention, potentially during or after the 2026 season.