The Philadelphia Eagles are set to be without wide receiver DeVonta Smith for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday due to a hamstring injury. On Friday, the Eagles officially ruled Smith out for the game after he missed his third consecutive practice.
Smith, who has been an important part of the Eagles’ offense this season, has recorded 41 receptions for 516 yards and four touchdowns in nine games. His absence will be a notable setback for the team as they prepare for their Sunday Night Football matchup against the Rams.
Smith had already been dealing with some injury concerns in recent weeks. Leading up to Philadelphia’s 26-18 win over the Washington Commanders, Smith was limited in practice, and he also missed a game earlier in the season in Tampa Bay after suffering a head injury in New Orleans. The latest hamstring injury has now forced him to miss another game, and the Eagles will need to adjust their game plan without his services on the field.
In addition to Smith’s absence, the Eagles also placed edge rusher Bryce Huff on injured reserve after he underwent wrist surgery. Huff, who has been a key contributor to the defensive line, will be unavailable for the foreseeable future as he recovers from the procedure. This adds to the growing list of injuries that the Eagles are currently dealing with.
Meanwhile, wide receiver Britain Covey is listed as questionable for the game against the Rams. Covey, who recently had his 21-day practice window activated, is recovering from a shoulder injury. His availability for Sunday’s game remains uncertain, adding further uncertainty to the Eagles’ receiving corps.
Despite these injury concerns, there is some good news for the Eagles. Quarterback Jalen Hurts (ankle), defensive tackle Milton Williams (foot), edge rusher Jalyx Hunt (ankle), and linebacker Nakobe Dean (groin) all participated fully in Friday’s practice, suggesting they are on track to play in Sunday’s game. With key players like Hurts healthy and ready to go, the Eagles will look to adjust to the loss of Smith and Huff as they aim to secure another victory on Sunday Night Football.