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Puka Nacua Expected to Play Sunday, Aaron Donald Questionable

A limited practice return signals a near-term boost for the Rams' passing attack.

Overview

  • Puka Nacua returned to limited practice on Wednesday and head coach Sean McVay said he expects Nacua to play Sunday at Philadelphia.
  • Nacua missed Weeks 2 and 3 with a hip/groin (psoas/adductor) issue that developed in practice and the Rams are managing his reps to avoid worsening the injury.
  • Aaron Donald did not practice Wednesday because of a sore back and is listed day-to-day, leaving his availability for Sunday uncertain.
  • Edge defender Myles Garrett remains on injured reserve after arthroscopic knee surgery and is expected to miss additional time, increasing pressure on the Rams' defensive depth.
  • The team is holding Nacua out of full activity as a precaution and has kept surgery as a contingency if progress stalls, a choice that affects game planning, roster snaps and fantasy values given Nacua's elite 2025 season numbers.