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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith unlikely to play vs. Rams
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith likely out for Rams game.
In brief
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith likely out for Rams game. Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith won't play against the Rams due to hamstring injury. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Eagles injury report
Philadelphia Eagles face a lengthy injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
“Coming off their embarrassing Week 3 Monday night loss to the Chicago Bears, the Philadelphia Eagles have a lengthy injury report.”
DeVonta Smith sidelined
DeVonta Smith, the Eagles' top receiver, is sidelined with a hamstring injury this week.
“Smith has been sidelined with a hamstring injury this week and the expectation is he won’t be able to go Sunday.”
Smith's stats
Smith leads the team in receiving with 235 yards and 12.4 yards per catch through first three games.
“Eagles WRs Rec Yards YPC TD DeVonta Smith 19 235 12.4 1”
Smith's role
Smith accounts for 33.9 percent of the Eagles' receptions and 37.9 percent of their receiving yards.
“Smith is the focal point of the Eagles' passing game, as he has accounted for 33.9 percent of the Eagles' receptions and 37.9 percent of their receiving yards.”
Eagles' trade motivation
The Eagles believe Smith is primed for stardom, a key factor in their decision to trade A.J. Brown.
“A huge part of the equation for the Eagles' willingness to trade A.J. Brown this offseason was that they believe that Smith is primed for stardom.”
Team depth concerns
The Eagles lack a receiver near Smith's ability, with Smith's absence compounded by tight end Dallas Goedert's injury.
“But beyond Smith's elevated role in 2026, the Eagles don't have an established receiver anywhere near Smith's ability, and his expected absence comes at a time when the team will also already be without trusted tight end Dallas Goedert.”
Team alternatives
The Eagles will rely on Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, and Zach Ertz to fill Smith's role.
“While Smith and Goedert are out, the Eagles will have to lean on guys like Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, and recently signed tight end Zach Ertz.”
At a glance
Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith won't play against the Rams due to hamstring injury.
