Smith (wrist/rest) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants. Though he was listed as doubtful with the wrist injury before being included on the Eagles' 11-player inactive list, Smith's absence is likely rest-related more than anything. The Eagles are locked into the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs and won't expose Smith to an injury in a meaningless regular-season finale. Smith should be ready to play a full complement of snaps in the Eagles' wild-card game against a yet-to-be-determined opponent.
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Status
INACTIVE - Wrist - Not Specified Expected Return: 2025-01-12Latest DeVonta Smith news
Team
Philadelphia Eagles
Birthdate
11/14/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 170 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 1; Pk (PHI)
Birthplace
Amite City, LA, USA
Position
WR
College
Alabama
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Philadelphia Eagles
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
Smith (wrist/rest) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants. Though he was listed as doubtful with the wrist injury before being included on the Eagles' 11-player inactive list, Smith's absence is likely rest-related more than anything. The Eagles are locked into the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs and won't expose Smith to an injury in a meaningless regular-season finale. Smith should be ready to play a full complement of snaps in the Eagles' wild-card game against a yet-to-be-determined opponent.
Smith (rest/wrist) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants. The Eagles have a slew of starters listed as either out or doubtful. There's been no indication that Smith's wrist injury is a concern for the playoffs.
Smith (wrist/rest) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice. Smith has kicked off Week 18 prep with back-to-back DNPs due to wrist and rest, but even if those absences are related to maintenance, he likely is among the list of Philadelphia starters that aren't expected to play Sunday against the Giants along with QB Jalen Hurts (concussion) and RB Saquon Barkley. The Eagles could make a ruling on Smith's availability for their regular-season finale as soon as they post their final injury report of the week Friday.
Smith brought in six of seven targets for 120 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles' 41-7 win over the Cowboys on Sunday. Smith led the Eagles in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon despite working with Kenny Pickett (ribs) and Tanner McKee as his quarterbacks. Smith caught a touchdown from each, recording a 22-yard scoring grab in the second quarter from Pickett and a 25-yarder from McKee to close out the scoring in the final period. Smith, who now has a career-high eight TD catches, will have one more chance to tune up for the postseason in Week 18 against the Giants, but it remains to be seen how much playing time Philadelphia's starters outside of Saquon Barkley, who'll be chasing the all-time rushing yardage record, will play.
Smith caught six of eight targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 36-33 loss to the Commanders. Jalen Hurts (concussion) was knocked out of the game early, and backup QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) focused most of his attention on A.J. Brown, who came away with an 8-97-1 line on 15 targets. Smith posted modest numbers on decent volume, but Kenneth Gainwell had the only other reception for the Eagles on the day aside from the top two wideouts. Pickett was also injured late in the game, which means Philly could be facing the prospect of having Tanner McKee -- a 2023 sixth-round pick who has yet to attempt a pass in the NFL -- under center in Week 17 against Dallas. If that happens, the ceiling for Smith and the rest of the offense would be severely compromised.
Smith recorded 11 receptions on 12 targets for 109 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Steelers. Smith led the Eagles' strong showing through the air, pacing the team in targets and receptions. He tallied long gains of 22 and 20 yards to surpass 100 yards for the first time on the campaign. Smith also hauled in a two-yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter, his second score in as many games since returning from a hamstring injury. His opportunities are often relatively limited -- this marked the first time he's topped seven targets since Week 3 -- which has caused inconsistent production, though Smith showcased his fantasy potential with this performance.
Smith caught four of six targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Panthers. While his yardage was modest in his return from a two-game absence due to a hamstring strain, Smith connected with Jalen Hurts for a four-yard score just before halftime. It's Smith's first TD since Week 9, and he also hasn't reached 40 receiving yards in any of his three appearances during that stretch. He'll try to build on Sunday's effort in Week 15 against the Steelers.
Smith (hamstring) practiced fully Thursday. The Eagles held a walkthrough Wednesday, so Smith's listing of full was merely an estimate. With an uncapped practice now under his belt this week, he's set to put an end to a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. On Sunday, Smith will be taking on a Panthers defense that has given up a 25-287-2 line on 39 targets to opposing wide receivers over the last two contests.
Smith (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's walk-through practice. For the first time since Week 10, Smith logged his first uncapped practice session after a lingering hamstring injury sidelined him for the Eagles' past two games. He thus is poised to return to action Sunday against the Panthers, and he could be in line for an elevated role with tight end Dallas Goedert considered week-to-week due to a knee issue. In nine appearances this season, Smith has compiled a 38-441-2 receiving line on 46 targets.