The Eagles will be without several key starters against the Rams.

All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun (concussion) and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not practice all week and are out for Sunday's game. Safety Marcus Epps (groin) was added to the injury report during the week and is also out.

Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is expected to start in Baun's place alongside Jihaad Campbell. Trotter Jr. has previously started in two games.

"Every opportunity he's gotten a chance to play, whether it's in preseason or in games, he's done a really nice job," Head Coach Nick Sirianni said of Trotter Jr. on Friday.

With Smith out, Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon will have an increased role.

"It's next man up," said Wicks, who has 179 receiving yards on nine catches and a touchdown in 2026. "We're going to be ready."

Michael Carter II was in a rotation with Epps at safety. Cooper DeJean has played safety in the base formation and the slot in nickel. Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio said on Wednesday that DeJean will not become a full-time safety.

For the second week in a row, wide receiver Hollywood Brown (ankle), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), and tackle Fred Johnson (knee) will not play due to injury.

Campbell (knee/rest) was limited on Friday, but he's good to go for Sunday.

Cornerback Jonathan Jones (quad) was added to the injury report on Friday, but he was a full participant in practice and has no game status designation.

Eagles Injury Report

Out
LB Zack Baun (Concussion/Did Not Participate)
WR Hollywood Brown (Ankle/Did Not Participate)
S Marcus Epps (Groin/Did Not Participate)
TE Dallas Goedert (Knee/Did Not Participate)
T Fred Johnson (Knee/Did Not Participate)
WR DeVonta Smith (Hamstring/Did Not Participate)

Meanwhile, the Rams are also dealing with some significant injuries.

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year who came out of retirement for 2026, is out with a back injury.

The Rams are also going to be without cornerback Jaylen Watson due to a shoulder injury.

Los Angeles' depth at tight end will also be tested as Terrance Ferguson (ankle) is out and Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) is questionable for Sunday.

Wide receiver Puka Nacua (hip/groin) is expected to play after missing the past two games.

Thursday's Injury Report

The Eagles were once again without linebacker Zack Baun (concussion) and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) at practice on Thursday as Sunday's home showdown with the Los Angeles Rams inches closer.

Five Eagles in all did not practice on Thursday: Baun, wide receiver Hollywood Brown (ankle), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), tackle Fred Johnson (knee), and Smith.

The Eagles held a walkthrough on Wednesday coming off Monday night's game against the Bears. Running back Will Shipley (foot) would not have practiced on Wednesday, but was a limited participant Thursday.

Starting safety Marcus Epps (groin) was added to the injury report as a limited participant on Thursday. Starting linebacker Jihaad Campbell (knee) was upgraded to a full participant.

If Baun is unable to play, Campbell is preparing for the possibility of starting alongside Jeremiah Trotter Jr., a third-year linebacker who has started two games in his NFL career.

"He always practices like a pro. He always takes notes and studies like a pro. He'll be fine," Campbell said. "Trot is very instinctive. He's very quick. He knows how to dissect the offense. He communicates very well. He gets off blocks very well. He gets to the ball very well. Everything that he does is good. Trot is a great player, a great linebacker."

Trotter is treating the week no differently.

"I try to make sure I'm prepared in case I got to go out there and start, just take the same type of film study and preparation that I take every single week and just go out there and make sure that I'm out there doing my job to help the team win and put us in a good position to win," Trotter said.

Baun wears the green dot on the helmet, which means he is relaying the play call from the coaches to the rest of the team. It is uncertain who will assume those duties if Baun is unable to play.

"It's just going to be something you got to adjust to. It's not too much different," Trotter said. "It's just getting the call and then relaying it to everybody else. But that's stuff that you prepare for in practice and you got to make sure you're ready for it."

Despite their 1-2 record, the Rams' offense is first in the league in total yards per game, second in passing yards, and seventh in rushing yards. Los Angeles, under Head Coach Sean McVay, will stress a defense with the use of motion (67.3 percent, 11th in the NFL) and no huddle (10.1 percent, 6th).

"The main thing is just staying intentional and staying focused on our details to execute and do our job the best," Campbell said.

Eagles Injury Report

Did Not Participate
LB Zack Baun (Concussion)
WR Hollywood Brown (Ankle)
TE Dallas Goedert (Knee)
T Fred Johnson (Knee)
WR DeVonta Smith (Hamstring)

Limited Participation
DT Jordan Davis (Calf)
S Marcus Epps (Groin)
DT Moro Ojomo (Calf/Elbow)
RB Will Shipley (Foot)

Full Participation
RB Tank Bigsby (Abdomen)
LB Jihaad Campbell (Knee)
DT Jalen Carter (Wrist)
WR Darius Cooper (Knee)
OLB Jonathan Greenard (Pectoral)
DT Byron Young (Toe)

Wednesday's Injury Report

Following Monday night's game in Chicago, the Eagles held a walkthrough as they began their on-field preparation for Sunday's showdown with the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. It's the team's first game back home after two weeks on the road.

Six Eagles would not have practiced on Wednesday, as the team released an estimated injury report – linebacker Zack Baun is in the concussion protocol, wide receiver Hollywood Brown (ankle), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), offensive tackle Fred Johnson (knee), running back Will Shipley (foot), and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring).

Brown, Goedert, and Johnson missed the Bears game due to injury. Shipley and Smith missed practice time last week leading up to the Chicago contest.

Defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been dealing with a wrist injury, but he would have been a full participant on Wednesday. Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard, fresh off of his Eagles debut, would have been a full participant as well with the pectoral injury that sidelined him for the first two weeks of the season.

Eagles Injury Report

Did Not Participate
LB Zack Baun (Concussion)
WR Hollywood Brown (Ankle)
TE Dallas Goedert (Knee)
T Fred Johnson (Knee)
RB Will Shipley (Foot)
WR DeVonta Smith (Hamstring)

Limited Participation
LB Jihaad Campbell (Knee)
DT Jordan Davis (Calf)
DT Moro Ojomo (Calf/Elbow)

Full Participation
RB Tank Bigsby (Abdomen)
DT Jalen Carter (Wrist)
WR Darius Cooper (Knee)
OLB Jonathan Greenard (Pectoral)
DT Byron Young (Toe)

The Los Angeles Rams are preparing to welcome the return of wide receiver Puka Nacua to the lineup Sunday against the Eagles. The All-Pro has missed the past two games with a hip injury/groin soreness. Head Coach Sean McVay told reporters prior to Wednesday's practice that he's "excited to be able to have (Nacua) back," according to the Rams' website.

Nacua had not practiced since Week 2. He was expected to be limited on Wednesday.

McVay said that several Rams would not practice on Wednesday, including defensive tackle Aaron Donald (back), tight ends Terrance Ferguson (ankle) and Colby Parkinson (knee, shoulder), and cornerback Jaylen Watson (shoulder).

Ferguson and Watson, both starters, are not expected to play against the Eagles.

Rams Injury Report

Did Not Participate
TE Colby Parkinson (Knee/Shoulder)
TE Terrance Ferguson (Ankle)
CB Jaylen Watson (Shoulder)
DE Aaron Donald (Back)
WR Davante Adams (Rest)

Limited Participation
S Kamren Kinchens (Hamstring)
WR Puka Nacua (Hip)
CB Josh Wallace (Shoulder)
LB Nate Landman (Shoulder)