The Eagles are looking to find a groove and rhythm on offense, and they'll likely need to adjust without their No. 1 wide receiver. According to ESPN's Tim McManus and NFL Media's Mike Garafalo, there is not much optimism that Philadelphia star receiver DeVonta Smith will play Sunday against the Rams.
Smithhas dealt with a lingering hamstring injury since the season opener, and after aggravating his injury in the Monday night loss to Chicago, he'll likely be held out as a precaution.
There is not much optimism Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith will play Sunday against the Rams, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) October 1, 2026
Smith has been sidelined with a hamstring injury this week and the expectation is he won’t be able to go Sunday.
Smith has 19 receptions for
235 yards (12.4 avg) and one touchdown this season. If he can't play, Philadelphia will look to Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, and Darius Cooper, with Hollywood Brown having missed both practices this week. With Dallas Goedert out, Philadelphia will look to lean on Saquon Barkley and could avoid having to face both Myles Garrett (IR), and Aaron Donald who hasn't practice this week because of a back injury.
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