DeVonta Smith praises teammates Dontayvion Wicks and Elijah Moore at Eagles practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:21 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

During a joint practice with the New England Patriots on August 19, DeVonta Smith spoke highly of teammates Dontayvion Wicks and Elijah Moore. Smith, recovering from a hamstring injury, noted Wicks' strong performances in one-on-one drills and leadership qualities while expressing admiration for Moore's competitive spirit and skill. Both players have had increased opportunities due to Smith's limited participation in training camp. As roster decisions approach, Wicks appears well-positioned to secure a spot while Moore faces stiff competition from several other receivers on the roster.
- •DeVonta Smith returns to limited practice after a hamstring injury.
- •Smith praises Wicks for his strong camp performances.
- •Smith expresses admiration for Moore's skills and work ethic.
- •Wicks aims to secure a roster spot with strong showing.
- •Moore competes with multiple receivers for a potential roster position.
- 10:21 AMYahoo Sports — DeVonta Smith offers strong endorsements of Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore
"DeVonta Smith has been paying attention to the progress being made around him, and here's what he had to say about two of his Eagles teammates.
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