Overview
- DeVonta Smith and rookie Makai Lemon were upgraded to full participation and removed from the Eagles’ injury report after Monday’s practice, giving the team its top pairing back on the field.
- Lemon confirmed the hamstring setback was the same injury that kept him out of minicamp and said he is confident he will be ready for the Sept. 13 season opener in Philadelphia.
- The Eagles plan to rest their starters for the preseason finale against the Bengals, leaving practice reps as the primary way for Smith, Lemon and Jalen Hurts to rebuild timing together.
- Coaches and trainers remain cautious because hamstring problems often recur, and Lemon’s missed spring and camp reps mean his in‑game timing and explosiveness are still a work in progress.
- With A.J. Brown traded this summer, Smith’s role has grown and Lemon’s availability over the next three weeks will shape snap plans and final 53‑man roster decisions for the receiving room.