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Eagles’ loss of Devonta Smith and supporting cast is only for the Rams gain after Aaron Donald’s out ruling

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 3). Eagles’ loss of Devonta Smith and supporting cast is only for the Rams gain after Aaron Donald’s out ruling. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/02/sports/loss-of-eagles-devonta-smith-zack-baun-and-more-is-more-for-rams-gain-after-aaron-donald-loss/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-03 · by Thomas L. Murray

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The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Los Angeles Rams with several key players absent: wide receivers Devonta Smith and Hollywood Brown, tight end Dallas Goedert, linebacker Zack Baun, and safety Marcus Epps. Meanwhile, the Rams are without three-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald due to back soreness and also lost tight end Terrance Ferguson to injured reserve with a medial ankle sprain. This injury situation benefits the Rams by easing their defensive burden but hampers their offense, as quarterback Matthew Stafford faces an Eagles defense bolstered by the return from injury of cornerback Jaylen Watson's opponent.
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The Los Angeles Rams are getting some good news on the injury front just before their Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, but at the expense of the Eagles' roster health. On Friday, the Eagles announced they will play without key players Devonta Smith and Hollywood Brown, along with tight end Dallas Goedert, linebacker Zack Baun, and starting safety Marcus Epps. Meanwhile, the Rams revealed that three-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald is out due to back soreness. Despite being a significant defensive asset, Donald has struggled this season, making only four tackles in what PFF ranks as a 74.8 grade for his performance. The Eagles' loss and injuries are a boon for the Rams heading into their upcoming game.

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Narrative

Aside from being without Donald, the loss of Smith was one the Rams’ defense needed, as they will be without starting cornerback Jaylen Watson for the foreseeable future, after he left last week’s second-half collapse, 30-26 loss against the Denver Broncos in the first half due to a dislocated right shoulder.
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🔮 On Friday, the Eagles announced they will take the field without wide receivers Devonta Smith and Hollywood Brown.
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Eagles’ loss of Devonta Smith and supporting cast is only for the Rams gain after Aaron Donald’s out ruling · assertive framing

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The Los Angeles Rams are finally getting a break when it comes to injuries. asserted
it → get → injuries
But this time, it’s at the cost of their Week 4 opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles. asserted
it → ’ → opponent
On Friday, the Eagles announced they will take the field without wide receivers Devonta Smith and Hollywood Brown. asserted
they → announce → Smith
The Eagles’ loss is only the Rams’ gain, as Los Angeles also announced they are carrying some weight from injuries. asserted
they → announce → injuries
Just two days after the Rams announced that wide receiver Puka Nacua was back with the team practicing, head coach Sean McVay took the podium before practice and announced the team will be without three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner Aaron Donald. asserted
team → announce → Donald
Donald, who is out with back soreness, has not had the post two-year retirement renaissance that he had hoped for. asserted
he → have → that
He has yet to log a snap playing alongside Myles Garrett — who is on the team’s injured reserve due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. asserted
he → have → 49ers
Donald has also only made four tackles this year, despite still being a factor in the team’s pass rush, as PFF has him ranked with a 74.8 grade. asserted
him → make → grade
For as great as Donald is, Sunday’s game was an opportunity to add to his resume. asserted
game → add → resume
Donald has logged a snap against every team in the NFC, except the Eagles. asserted
Donald → log → Eagles
The chance to add a snap against them will have to wait. asserted
chance → add → them
Aside from being without Donald, the loss of Smith was one the Rams’ defense needed, as they will be without starting cornerback Jaylen Watson for the foreseeable future, after he left last week’s second-half collapse, 30-26 loss against the Denver Broncos in the first half due to a dislocated right shoulder. asserted
he → need → shoulder
The Rams’ offense also took an extra blow, as tight end Terrance Ferguson has been placed on the IR due to a medial ankle sprain. asserted
Ferguson → take → sprain
Before leaving in the second quarter last week, Ferguson looked like a promising piece for quarterback Matthew Stafford when he logged six receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown against the New York Giants in Week 2. asserted
he → leave → Week
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