Overview
- The Rams placed tight end Terrance Ferguson on injured reserve and ruled defensive tackle Aaron Donald out for Sunday with back soreness, removing two planned contributors from their Week 4 plans.
- Wide receiver Puka Nacua is cleared to play and carries no official injury designation, but head coach Sean McVay said his snaps will be monitored to limit re‑injury risk after a hip/groin issue.
- Philadelphia’s final report listed six players out, including top receiver DeVonta Smith, tight end Dallas Goedert and linebacker Zack Baun, with multiple outlets reporting Smith could miss two to three games.
- Los Angeles has elevated practice‑squad players and will lean on backup options at tight end and the defensive front, with rookies such as Max Klare and veterans like Tyler Higbee expected to see larger roles.
- The short‑term effect is a tactical test of depth and coaching decisions: both teams must adjust play calls and personnel usage now while managing the health of key veterans for the rest of the season.