Rams’ Aaron Donald to miss Week 4 game vs. Eagles, Puka Nacua’s status updated

The Los Angeles Rams won't have star defensive end Aaron Donald in their Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the team announced Friday, but wide receiver Puka Nacua is expected to return. Donald is dealing with a back injury and did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, while Nacua has been dealing with a hip injury and was limited in practice both days.

Donald has played in two games this year, while Nacua has played in one.

Donald unretired this offseason, returning to play for his former team after initially retiring in 2023. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year's return has not been as smooth as he or the team had hoped. He sat out the opener when the Rams fell to the San Francisco 49ers in Australia, and Sunday will mark his second missed game of the season. Head coach Sean McVay said Donald felt soreness in his back after the team's Week 3 loss to the Denver Broncos.

"He's working as hard as he can to get himself feeling as good as possible. And we're hopeful and optimistic that good days are ahead," McVay said.

When Donald is healthy, he is an offense's worst nightmare. The…

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