DeVonta Smith is back on the ‘Did Not Participate’ list for the Eagles, sitting out practice again this week with that hamstring injury. This first official injury report for their Week 4 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams came out Wednesday, and yeah, it is an estimation since the team just had a walkthrough instead of a full practice. But still, seeing Smith on that DNP list is a gut punch, especially after he missed Thursday practice last week, only to ramp up to limited Friday and full go Saturday before playing against the Bears.
The DNP List Is Stacked With Concerns
Smith’s situation is a real headache. If he can’t play, that is a HUGE problem for the Birds. You gotta wonder if they are trying to manage this thing similarly this week, hoping he can get back on the field. But he isn’t the only major concern listed as ‘Did Not Participate’. Zack Baun is a fresh face on the report with a concussion, meaning he absolutely needs to clear protocols before he can even sniff the field. If Baun is out, look for Jeremiah Trotter Jr. to step up and start in his place. Then there’s Dallas Goedert, who everyone already knew was expected to miss multiple games. So, yeah, the Eagles are likely without their top tight end again this weekend, which could mean more playing time for Zach Ertz in his second game back with the squad.
Will Shipley is also on the DNP list, battling a foot injury that caused him to miss practice last Thursday before being limited Friday and Saturday. He did play against the Bears, so we will see if he can push through and get back to practice over the next couple of days. And just to add to the chaos, Hollywood Brown and Fred Johnson both popped up on the injury report unexpectedly. Sounds like they got dinged up in practice last week. Until we see them back out there, you have to assume their status for the Rams game is seriously up in the air.
Limited Progress and a Major Jalen Carter Worry
It’s not all doom and gloom, though a few guys did make it to ‘Limited Participation’. Moro Ojomo is new to the report with calf and elbow injuries, Jordan Davis is dealing with a calf issue, and Jihaad Campbell has a knee injury. At least these guys are getting some work in, which is definitely better than being a DNP. They might have a shot at suiting up for the Rams game.
Now, let’s talk about the ‘Full Participation’ list. Jonathan Greenard was a full go, just like he was Saturday before playing on Monday, which is good. The Eagles desperately need him to handle a bigger workload, and fast. But the biggest worry, despite being listed as full, is Jalen Carter. It is crystal clear on tape that Carter is just not healthy. His injury is limiting his ability to function normally and handle his usual workload, and he shows “very little confidence using his right hand on film,” according to Fran Duffy. Duffy noted Carter played in a much heavier rotation, which is not what we typically see from him. This “similar conversation” to the end of last season is something no Eagles fan wants to hear.
Darius Cooper, battling a knee injury, was also a full participant, as were Tank Bigsby and Byron Young. The Eagles face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4, and with key players battling injuries, especially those lingering concerns around Jalen Carter and DeVonta Smith, they have their work cut out for them to perform at their best. Let us see if these guys can get healthy and step up.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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