Overview
- Both DeVonta Smith and first‑round rookie Makai Lemon did not take part in Tuesday’s padded training‑camp practice because of hamstring issues, according to multiple local reports.
- Reporters and team sources have described the moves as precautionary and said there is no current expectation of a long‑term problem for either player.
- Smith’s day‑to‑day absence is less likely to alter his role because he already has an established connection with quarterback Jalen Hurts and does not need every camp rep to remain the top target.
- Lemon’s missed practice time matters more for his development because he still needs repetitions to build timing with the quarterbacks and learn the offense, and the team has not said if this setback ties to his earlier offseason hamstring trouble.
- The missed reps create extra opportunities for veterans and contenders such as Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, Darius Cooper, and Johnny Wilson to earn snaps as the Eagles move toward the preseason opener.