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NFL·INJURY·October 2, 2026 02:52 PM ET

Aaron Donald out Sunday vs. Eagles; Puka Nacua expected to play

Nacua posted 129 catches and 10 TDs in 2025

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Aaron Donald is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Eagles due to his back injury. Puka Nacua is expected to play. https://t. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Donald will miss Sunday's game against Philadelphia because of a back injury. Nacua, who had carried a questionable tag earlier in the week, is now expected to play.

Why it matters: That changes the matchup at both ends, taking Donald's interior disruption off the field while putting one of the league's most productive receivers back in play. The update also clears up two major availability questions after Nacua had been trending toward active status earlier this week.

By the numbers: Nacua caught 129 passes for 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games in 2025.

What to watch: Sunday's inactive list will confirm Nacua's availability. Attention then turns to whether Donald can get back on the field the following week.

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