Aaron Donald Misses Rams-Eagles Game With Back Soreness as 1-2 Los Angeles Awaits Puka Nacua
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 3
Aaron Donald Misses Rams-Eagles Game With Back Soreness as 1-2 Los Angeles Awaits Puka Nacua
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 3
Summary
Aaron Donald will not play Sunday against Philadelphia after developing back soreness following last week's loss to Denver, leaving the Rams without one of their biggest offseason additions.
Sean McVay said Donald is tough enough to play but the team chose to protect him, noting he already missed the opener while ramping up after ending his short retirement in late August.
Myles Garrett also remains on injured reserve after a Week 1 injury in Australia, further thinning a revamped Rams defensive front for the Eagles matchup.
Puka Nacua is set to return from a two-game absence with a hip injury after practicing well this week, giving Los Angeles back a receiver who had 5 catches for 74 yards in Week 1.
Los Angeles enters Week 4 at 1-2 despite opening the season as a Super Bowl favorite, putting added focus on how quickly its retooled roster can get healthy.