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DeVonta Smith Cleared to Play for Monday Night

Smith's clearance preserves Philadelphia's primary passing threat before the Eagles face the Bears on Monday night.

Overview

  • Multiple reports on Saturday said DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley were removed from the Eagles' injury report and are expected to play Monday night.
  • Smith missed Thursday's practice with a hamstring issue and was listed as a limited participant on Friday's official report before being cleared.
  • The Eagles confirmed that tight end Dallas Goedert and wide receiver Hollywood Brown did not practice and are listed out for Week 3.
  • With Smith available, Jalen Hurts keeps his top target but the offense will shift snaps to depth pieces at tight end and receiver because Goedert and Brown are sidelined.
  • Smith's status matters because he caught 10 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown in Week 2, and Goedert's knee injury is expected to cost multiple games without requiring injured reserve.