The Philadelphia Eagles just can’t catch a break, and now a concerning injury update on wide receiver DeVonta Smith has fans on edge. After a tough Week 3 loss to the Chicago Bears where the offense clearly stumbled, Smith has been a non-participant in practice for two straight days due to a hamstring issue, putting his Week 4 status against the Los Angeles Rams in serious doubt. This is not the news anyone wanted to hear, especially with the team heading into a crucial matchup.
Smith’s Status Puts Week 4 in Jeopardy
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the concerning news, highlighting that Smith’s absence from practice for a second consecutive day is a major red flag. Garafolo said, “DeVonta Smith sidelined again this week. Played last week but now sounding like he’s legitimately questionable for the Rams game.” That’s a huge blow. Jalen Hurts is already without tight end Dallas Goedert for this Week 4 contest, so losing another key weapon like Smith would leave a massive hole in the passing game. The Rams are no pushover either, desperate to avoid a 1-3 start to their season. This isn’t just a minor tweak, folks, Smith’s presence is vital.
Who Steps Up If Smith Can’t Go?
If Smith is indeed out on Sunday, the Eagles’ offense is going to look radically different. Hurts will need to really lean on Dontayvion Wicks, and first-round rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon will have to get much, much more involved. We’re talking about legitimate snaps for guys like Darius Cooper and maybe even Zach Ertz, plus Elijah Moore is a name to keep an eye on to potentially see some action. The game plan would shift heavily, running the offense through Saquon Barkley, Hurts himself, Lemon, and Wicks. After a rough performance in Week 3, this kind of shake-up is a worrying development.
This injury situation puts Philadelphia at a great risk of dropping to 2-2 on the year. Smith hasn’t been officially ruled out yet, but Eagles fans need to pay extra-close attention to Friday’s practice. His participation there could be the determining factor for whether he’s active for Sunday’s game. Facing a tough Rams team without two of their top pass-catching options is a challenge, to say the least.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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