Overview
- On Friday the Eagles issued a final Week 4 report that officially ruled six players out, including top receiver DeVonta Smith and linebacker Zack Baun, leaving backups Dontayvion Wicks and rookie Makai Lemon to see larger roles.
- Also on Friday the Rams placed tight end Terrance Ferguson on injured reserve, which carries a mandatory four-game absence and will push the team to expand Colby Parkinson’s role or play rookie Max Klare at tight end.
- Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed All‑Pro receiver Puka Nacua will be active for Sunday while starting defensive tackle Aaron Donald was ruled out with back soreness and will not play.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is expected to start at linebacker for the Eagles in Baun’s spot and the Eagles will also turn to Michael Carter II and Kenny Moore II for safety help with Marcus Epps out.
- These moves change short‑term game plans: the Rams regain a top pass target but lose interior pass‑rush and tight‑end depth, and the Eagles must reconfigure passing sets and linebacker communication with Smith and Goedert out and Smith’s multi‑week timeline still developing.