As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for their first game action of the preseason against the Baltimore Ravens, the team’s wide receiver unit is dealing with some notable concerns.
Returning after a one-day break, the Eagles missed four wideouts during the Monday, August 10 session, and had another playing with limitations.
Eagles’ WR Depth Loaded With Injuries Before Preseason Opener vs Ravens
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DeVonta Smith will be the Eagles’ clear No. 1 target in 2026. He is set to replace the traded AJ Brown, returning to his role as Jalen Hurts’ No. 1 receiver after four years of playing Brown’s sidekick role.
Currently, Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury, which has kept him off the field for a chunk of training camp already. His injury isn’t expected to be a long-term issue, but it’s keeping him out of action for quite some time.
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The rookie Makai Lemon is in a similar position. After battling a hamstring injury, Lemon is currently out of the mix for the Eagles. This is his second hamstring-related setback this offseason.
Lemon’s injury was also deemed to not be that serious, but he is going on one week without getting any action.
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Two of the depth guys fighting for a roster spot also missed Monday’s action. Danny Gray has a concussion, while Johnny Wilson has a knee injury. Britain Covey is also battling a hamstring injury, but he was at least suited up and practicing in a limited fashion.
Those three need the preseason the most. Gray has been with the Eagles since 2024, maintaining a spot on their practice squad. Wilson has the same timeline, but played a minor role with the primary roster in 2024. He missed all of last season with multiple injuries.
As for Covey, he first joined the Eagles in 2022. While he had a brief stint with the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, Covey was back with the Birds shortly after. Being that Covey is a notable special-teamer, he has an upper hand in the WR depth competition. Still, he needs to be available in order to avoid the chopping block.