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DeVonta Smith Questionable and Unlikely to Play vs. Rams

His hamstring absence forces the Eagles to elevate Dontayvion Wicks to lead a thin receiving corps.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay wearing a headset on the sideline during a game against the Denver Broncos, Image 2 shows Philadelphia Eagles players Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith during a game against the Washington Commanders, Image 3 shows A smiling Los Angeles Rams player wearing a blue hoodie
Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Smith missed Wednesday and Thursday practices with a hamstring issue and was labeled “legitimately questionable,” making him unlikely to suit up Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
  • He has been Philadelphia’s top target this season with 19 catches for 235 yards and one touchdown, accounting for a large share of the team’s receiving production.
  • Tight end Dallas Goedert is also expected to miss time with an MCL sprain and Hollywood Brown has been limited this week, leaving the Eagles with a concentrated availability problem.
  • Dontayvion Wicks, who was acquired and extended in the offseason and has nine catches for 179 yards, is expected to assume the WR1 role while rookie Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper and Zach Ertz prepare for expanded snaps.
  • The change will test Sean Mannion’s revamped offense after a lopsided loss to the Bears and could force more target redistribution to short routes and tight end work, which is the key detail to watch in Sunday’s game.