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Eagles rule out DeVonta Smith vs the Rams with a hamstring injury

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 2). Eagles rule out DeVonta Smith vs the Rams with a hamstring injury. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/eagles-rule-out-devonta-smith-vs-the-rams-with-a-hamstring-injury/article_14edaeb2-1a44-5911-be4c-24be5fb3da5c.html

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DeVonta Smith, the Philadelphia Eagles' leading wide receiver, will sit out Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury. In Monday’s loss to Chicago, Smith had six receptions for 65 yards before being sidelined this week without practice. The absence of Smith, who has amassed 19 catches for 235 yards and one touchdown in three games, is expected to elevate Dontayvion Wicks and other receivers on the depth chart. Head coach Nick Sirianni remains confident in his team’s ability to adapt and maintain their game plan despite the injury setback.

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Ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the Rams, the Eagles received significant news on October 2 that wide receiver DeVonta Smith would miss Sunday’s game due to a hamstring injury. ESPN reporter Tim McManus and The Associated Press independently confirmed that there is little optimism for Smith's return, with both sources indicating he will not play against Los Angeles.

Smith's absence impacts the Eagles’ offensive strategy, as he has been their top wide receiver this season, amassing 19 receptions for 235 yards and one touchdown. With no clear backup option to replace him, Philadelphia may elevate fourth-year player Dontayvion Wicks, who currently leads a weaker supporting cast with nine catches for 179 yards and one touchdown. Rookie Makai Lemon and second-year receiver Darius Cooper might also see increased playing time.

Head coach Nick Sirianni expressed confidence in his team's depth at wide receiver but acknowledged the challenges posed by Smith’s injury. Additionally, linebacker Zack Baun will miss the game due to a concussion, further thinning out Philadelphia’s roster for their crucial contest against the Rams.

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Chicago Eagles PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia Eagles Rams

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Eagles ORG · 3× PHILADELPHIA GPE · 3× Smith PERSON · 2× Chicago GPE · 1× Darius Cooper PERSON · 1× DeVonta Smith PERSON · 1× Dontayvion Wicks PERSON · 1× Makai Lemon PERSON · 1× Philadelphia Eagles ORG · 1× Rams ORG · 1×

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“I’m just really pumped that we have those guys,” Sirianni said Friday, “and we have the depth that we have and that we’ve worked hard to help develop that depth and those guys work hard to continue to develop themselves.

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🔮 Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith will miss Sunday’s game against the Rams with a hamstring injury.

2026-10-03 · Toronto Star

Eagles rule out DeVonta Smith vs the Rams with a hamstring injury · assertive framing

Claims (9 extracted, 1 hedged)

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith will miss Sunday’s game against the Rams with a hamstring injury. asserted

Smith → miss → injury

Smith caught six passes for 65 yards while playing 100% of Philadelphia’s snaps in Monday’s loss to Chicago, but he did not practice this week. asserted

he → catch → Chicago

Without Smith, who has 19 receptions for 235 yards with a touchdown in three games, the Eagles will likely move No. 2 receiver Dontayvion Wicks up the depth chart. asserted

Eagles → have → Wicks

He has nine catches for 179 yards and one touchdown this season. asserted

He → have → yards

Rookie Makai Lemon and second-year receiver Darius Cooper may also see increased roles. uncertain

Lemon → see → roles

Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni said he’s confident in the team’s depth at wide receiver, adding the Eagles’ game plan won’t change too much despite not having its top pass catcher. asserted

plan → say → catcher

guys → ’m → themselves

The Eagles will also be without linebacker Zack Baun, who has a concussion and also missed practice this week. asserted

who → have → practice

Jeremiah Trotter Jr. will likely take his place. asserted

Jr. → take → place