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DeVonta Smith Returns to Eagles Practice as Receiver Group Remains Shorthanded
8/17/2026, 11:54:28 PM
Smith’s Return Marks First Practice Appearance After Hamstring Setback
The Philadelphia Eagles welcomed wide receiver DeVonta Smith back to the practice field on Monday, ending a two-week absence caused by a hamstring injury.
Continuing Gaps in the Receiving Corps
Smith’s comeback leaves the Eagles awaiting the status of fellow receiver Makai Lemon, who is also nursing a hamstring injury that has kept him out since early August. Lemon’s return remains uncertain, leaving the receiving unit without a full complement of healthy starters.
Additional Players on the Injury List
The practice roster also excluded several other players for medical reasons:
- Jakorian Bennett – listed with a knee injury.
- Tank Bigsby – sidelined due to a toe injury.
- Grant Calcaterra – out because of a back injury.
These absences further limit the depth available to the Eagles as they prepare for upcoming competition.
Implications for the Team’s Upcoming Schedule
With Smith cleared to practice in a limited capacity and Lemon’s status still pending, the Eagles’ offensive game plan will likely rely on remaining healthy receivers and adjustments by the coaching staff. The continued unavailability of Bennett, Bigsby, and Calcaterra also affects defensive and special-teams depth, potentially influencing roster decisions for the next week’s matchups.
The team’s medical and coaching personnel will monitor all injuries closely, aiming to have a full complement of players available as the season progresses.
