Eagles likely without DeVonta Smith for matchup against Rams

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Eagles likely without DeVonta Smith for matchup against Rams
Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles expect to be without wide receiver DeVonta Smith for their Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury and has not practiced this week after playing through it last week. The Eagles, already facing depth challenges with tight end Dallas Goedert sidelined and running back Saquon Barkley yet to score, will lean on Dontayvion Wicks and other receivers like Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper to step up. Wicks has shown promise this season with nine receptions for 179 yards, while Lemon has struggled with only seven catches.

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  • •DeVonta Smith is unlikely to play against the Rams due to hamstring injury.
  • •Smith has been the top target for Jalen Hurts with 27 targets so far this season.
  • •Dontayvion Wicks may see increased targets in Smith's absence.
  • •Dallas Goedert is also sidelined, adding pressure to the receiving corps.
  • •The Eagles continue to address depth issues ahead of the Rams matchup.
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  • 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles WR depth chart: Jalen Hurts likely to be without top target DeVonta Smith vs. Rams
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Philadelphia will be short-handed offensively against the Rams in Week 4.

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