Overview
- Both DeVonta Smith and first-round pick Makai Lemon were listed off practice with hamstring injuries on Tuesday, a development reported by multiple local outlets and beat reporters.
- The Eagles describe the absences as precautionary and do not view either case as a likely long-term problem, but medical staff are being cautious as padded work ramps up.
- Lemon’s missed repetitions are especially consequential because he already missed voluntary OTAs and mandatory minicamp with a hamstring issue, slowing his chance to build timing with Jalen Hurts.
- Other receivers such as Dontayvion Wicks and Darius Cooper have received extra first-team work and made notable plays in camp, creating immediate competition for snaps behind Smith.
- With the preseason opener approaching, the situation is worth monitoring since hamstring setbacks can reoccur and could influence roster spots and early-season playing time.