# Eagles WR DeVonta Smith unlikely to play vs. Rams

> Eagles WR DeVonta Smith likely out for Rams game.
- Title: Eagles WR DeVonta Smith unlikely to play vs. Rams | Shortify
- Summary: Eagles WR DeVonta Smith likely out for Rams game. Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith won't play against the Rams due to hamstring injury.
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/report-eagles-wr-devonta-smith-unlikely-play-vs-rams
- Published: 2026-10-02T10:36:55.539+00:00
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- Topics: devonta smith, eagles, rams, nfl, hamstring injury, sports injuries, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith won't play against the Rams due to hamstring injury.