Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith did not participate in practice on Thursday, October 22. This immediately throws a massive question mark over the team. Smith only returned to the lineup last week, and now the big debate is whether he’s aggravated that hamstring injury or if this was purely a rest day.
The “Main Receiver” Dilemma
Smith’s return last week was a huge relief, right? He’s the main man for the Eagles when he’s healthy, the kind of receiver who can absolutely change a game. But now, with him missing Thursday’s session, everyone’s on edge. Is this the same hamstring issue flaring up again? The team needs him, and frankly, we all expected him to be full go after coming back.
Fantasy Players on Edge
For fantasy players, this is nightmare fuel. He’s a legit No. 2 fantasy receiver when he’s cleared to play, but now everyone’s waiting for clarity. We need to see if he gets back on the field, because his availability dictates a whole lot of lineup decisions and, let’s be real, the Eagles’ offensive firepower.
The Eagles absolutely need Smith at full strength. His status in the coming days is going to be the biggest story out of Philadelphia. All eyes are on the next practice report, hoping for good news.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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