Eagles' DeVonta Smith set for bigger role amid trade rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
DeVonta Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles may step back into a primary wide receiver role if A.J. Brown is traded. Speculation around a post-June 1 trade suggests Smith could reclaim his position atop the depth chart. Despite not being the primary target since Brown's arrival, Smith remains a key component for the Eagles, having already won a Super Bowl. The Eagles have bolstered their wide receiver group with additional talent this offseason, setting the stage for Smith to potentially excel.
- •Smith became the Eagles' No. 1 wide receiver in 2021.
- •A.J. Brown's expected trade could open up Smith's role.
- •The Eagles have added several wide receivers this offseason.
- •Smith is a former Heisman Trophy winner.
- •The Eagles won a Super Bowl two seasons ago.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles' DeVonta Smith reaches new NFL stage with expected trade
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