NFC Notes: Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

NFC Notes: Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
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49ers

  • 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said he wants to see “three aggressive practices” out of QB Brock Purdy before the team puts him back under center, meaning the team wants to see him as a full participant Wednesday through Friday. (Matt Barrows)
  • 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall also returned to practice on Wednesday. Shanahan said he’s been cleared by their trainers and he plans on observing Pearsall in practice: “(Trainers) told me he’s healthy. When I see it with my own eyes, he’s good to go.” (Tafur)

Rams

  • ESPN’s Dan Graziano notes Rams WR Puka Nacua is a strong extension candidate this offseason, as 2026 is the final year of his rookie contract. He notes that the deal will be of high interest to other front offices to see if he slots in between Vikings WR Justin Jefferson ($35 million a year) and Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase ($40.25 million a year) or pushes past both.
  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler adds Rams QB Matthew Stafford could be a topic of intrigue again, as the two sides have been going year to year with each other. He’s due $40 million in 2026 after renegotiating his deal with the team last year.
  • Rams S Quentin Lake is viewed as the most versatile safety in the pending free agent class, in the opinion of several evaluators. The Rams have had some talks about an extension, but historically have been willing to let back-seven players walk as free agents. (Fowler)
  • Rams HC Sean McVay expects WR Davante Adams to play on Sunday: “I do, yeah. That’s what he tells me. He’s feeling good and I trust the man. He’ll be ready.” (Adam Schefter)

Seahawks

Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp is set to square off against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, in Week 11. Kupp isn’t overblowing the situation and is approaching the game as if it were any other Sunday.

“It’s another football game,” Kupp said, via ProFootballTalk. “You get out there, play your game. I love these guys, I love so many of the guys over there, but at the end of the day, you’ve to go play a football game, so that’s going to be what it is. Try to treat this the same as any other game, go out there and lock in and do your job one play after the next. Take that play-by-play mindset, same as usual.”

Kupp reflected on his years with the Rams, but doesn’t want to make Week 11 about himself.

“I’m so thankful for my time there, incredible experience, built so much with the fans, with the guys I was able to play with, and just great experiences,” Kupp said. *“Nothing but love for that city, but you’ve got to be able to lock in for the game and what’s ahead of you. It’ll be fun. I’m excited to get out there. It’s a really good football team, they present some great challenges for us, and I’m excited...