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DeVonta Smith finds a crease for 22-yard catch and run Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith finds a crease for 22-yard catch and run.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • NFL.COM
DeVonta Smith - Slips on interception Smith caught three of six targets for 28 yards in Monday night's 41-21 loss to the Cowboys.
Impact Smith had a long gain of 19 yards in the first half, but he opened the second by slipping on a target from quarterback Jalen Hurts, allowing college teammate Trevon Diggs to intercept the ball and run 59 yards for a touchdown. Despite the score getting lopsided at that point and the Eagles consequently being forced to pass, Smith still couldn't muster much production, failing to top 30 yards for the second straight week. This year's tenth-overall pick will now strive for improvement in Week 4 against the Chiefs defense that has struggled so far this season.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Monday Night Football Top Moments: Dallas Cowboys dominate Philadelphia Eagles

The Cowboys cruised past the Eagles 41-21 to take sole possession of first place in the NFC East. Here are the highlights.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Monday Night Football Top Moments: Dallas Cowboys dominate Philadelphia Eagles
Why Cowboys' Micah Parsons, Eagles' Devonta Smith are forever linked by 2021 NFL Draft A third NFC East team was also victimized by the trade.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
DeVonta Smith - Makes little of seven targets Smith recorded two receptions on seven targets for 16 yards in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the 49ers.
Impact Smith was the favorite target of Jalen Hurts, but the pair didn't find the same connection they showcased in Week 1. The Eagles' offense struggled overall, with Quez Watkins being the primary member of the offense to post notable production. While it's a positive that Smith remained the top target in the offense, his down performance highlights the volatility that the Eagles' offense could experience throughout the season.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Every DeVonta Smith catch from NFL debut ' Week 1 Watch every Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith catch from his NFL debut.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • NFL.COM
DeVonta Smith - Scores in regular-season debut Smith secured six of eight targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles' 32-6 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Impact The spectacular rookie paid immediate dividends in his regular-season debut, running under a pretty Jalen Hurts pass from 19 yards out in the first quarter for the Eagles' first points of the afternoon. Smith ultimately went on to co-lead the team in receptions while pacing the squad in both receiving yardage and targets, a highly encouraging sign for the apparently rapidly burgeoning connection between him and Hurts. Smith will look to build on the quick start to his career in a Week 2 home showdown against the 49ers.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeVonta Smith's first NFL catch goes for beautiful 18-yard TD Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith's first NFL catch goes for a beautiful 18-yard TD.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • NFL.COM
DeVonta Smith - Unlikely to play preseason finale Smith isn't in uniform ahead of Friday's preseason game at the Jets, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Smith missed a good portion of training camp due to a sprained MCL, but he was able to suit up in the Eagles' second exhibition against the Patriots. Because Jalen Hurts was a late scratch due to an illness, Smith worked with backup QB Joe Flacco, gathering in two of four targets for 19 yards. With the preseason finale imminent, it appears coach Nick Sirianni will hold out the team's 2021 first-round pick after a deluge of rain hit MetLife Stadium prior to Friday's contest. Thus, Smith's next game action won't occur until Week 1 in Atlanta.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles' Nick Sirianni impressed with key aspect of DeVonta Smith's game in WR's debut Nick Sirianni thought DeVonta Smith showed flashes in his first preseason game with the Eagles.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
DeVonta Smith - Pair of grabs in pro debut Smith (knee) secured two of four targets for 19 yards in the Eagles' 35-0 preseason loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.
Impact The reigning Heisman Trophy winner just returned to team drills Tuesday after dealing with an MCL sprain and jumped into his first taste of NFL game action just 48 hours later. Smith didn't get an opportunity to work with Jalen Hurts, who was a late scratch due to an illness, but he was still able to benefit from playing with a very experienced signal-caller in Joe Flacco. Given he was able to suit up Thursday, Smith should have a chance to get some playing time with Hurts during the Eagles' preseason finale against the Jets a week from Friday.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Every DeVonta Smith target in NFL debut ' Preseason Week 2 Watch every time Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith was targeted in his NFL debut against the New England Patriots in Pr...
AUGUST 20, 2021 • NFL.COM

NFL Preseason: Top moments from Eagles vs. Patriots

The Patriots' ground attack dominated the Eagles in Thursday night's preseason game. Check out the game's best moments!
AUGUST 20, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Preseason: Top moments from Eagles vs. Patriots
GEICO 15: Expectations For DeVonta Smith In Rookie Season Will Brinson and Ryan Wilson give their expectations for DeVonta Smith in his rookie season
AUGUST 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Eagles rookie DeVonta Smith shows elite traits in preseason debut Eagles rookie receiver DeVonta Smith showed that he’s ready for the NFL. Joe Flacco showed that it might be time to think about broadcasting...
AUGUST 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
DeVonta Smith - Likely to play Thursday Smith (knee) is in pads prior to Thursday's preseason game versus the Patriots, suggesting he'll make his pro debut, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Impact As John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported earlier Thursday, Smith is slated to "get some plays" after tending to an MCL sprain in his left knee for the bulk of training camp. Smith missed two and half weeks due to the injury, but he got back on the practice field Monday and was in team drills Tuesday, setting him up for an appearance Thursday. The 2021 10th overall pick will work with the first-team offense, as he did to kick off camp in late July.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Is DeVonta Smith playing tonight? Latest news on rookie's status for Eagles vs. Patriots DeVonta Smith appears ready to make his NFL preseason debut for the Eagles.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
DeVonta Smith - On track for NFL debut Thursday Smith (knee) is expected to "get some plays" in Thursday's preseason game against New England, John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Impact Smith missed two and a half weeks of practice after spraining the MCL in his left knee July 31. He just returned to practice this Monday, but a quick return to team drills (Tuesday) suggests the rookie wideout is feeling good. Prior to his injury, Smith had opened training camp on the first-string offense, with the Eagles leaving no doubt about where their expectations stand after trading up to take Smith at No. 10 overall in the 2021 draft.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeVonta Smith - Returning to team drills Smith (knee) will get some reps in team drills Tuesday, and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said the rookie could play in a game this preseason, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP...
Impact Smith returned to a limited practice Monday after missing two and a half weeks with an MCL sprain. He'd have a better chance to play if the Eagles were facing the Patriots over the weekend instead of this Thursday, but Smith should at least have time to prepare for the preseason finale against the Jets on Aug. 27. Even if the Eagles do keep him out of the two exhibitions, reports from early training camp suggest Smith will be a Week 1 starter, as he was consistently working with the first unit prior to spraining his knee.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Devonta Smith Seen Running Routes, Cutting At Practice The FFT Crew discusses Devonta Smith being seen running routes and cutting at practice.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
DeVonta Smith - Returns to limited practice Smith (knee) is returning to practice Monday as a limited participant, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith is in pads and on the field but may be held out of 11-on-11s and/or contact work. He sprained the MCL in his left knee July 31, and a return to practice Monday puts him right in the middle of the timeline estimate (2-3 weeks). While an appearance in Thursday's preseason game against New England may be too ambitious, Smith has another shot to suit up when the Eagles face the Jets on Aug. 27 in their preseason finale. The 10th overall pick in this year's draft had consistently been working with the first-string offense at training camp before his knee injury.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeVonta Smith - Progressing well Smith has been upgraded to day-to-day as he continues to recover from an MCL sprain, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Smith actually was spotted stretching with the team and running sprints on the sidelines, so it was assumed the first-round pick would ultimately participate in Saturday's practice, but the Eagles continue to be cautious with their prized rookie. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner appears to be on track to return within the two- or three-week timetable that was suggested after Smith sprained his MCL at the start of training camp.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeVonta Smith - Out 2-3 weeks with MCL sprain Smith (knee) is expected to miss two or three weeks of practice while he recovers from an MCL sprain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact While MCL injuries typically come with longer recovery timelines, it sounds like Smith escaped with a minor sprain, as he walked off the field without much trouble and observed the remainder of Saturday's practice after hurting his knee. The Heisman winner hasn't practiced since and now figures to miss at least half of training camp, but it sounds like he still could play in the preseason. Smith opened camp working with the starters, so the Eagles don't seem inclined to waste time with formalities or make their prized rookie jump through hoops.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeVonta Smith - Week-to-week with knee injury Smith is considered week-to-week with a knee sprain, though the Eagles expect him back sooner than later, according to Bo Wulf of The Athletic.
Impact Smith suffered the injury Saturday and was held out of practice Monday. We might normally worry about a rookie falling behind and missing out on his chance to earn a role, but the Eagles don't have much else at wide receiver, and the other guys -- namely Jalen Reagor, Travis Fulgham and Quez Watkins -- also have been banged up during the early part of training camp. Smith, the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, has been working with the starting offense since the first day of camp, continuing to develop a rapport with young quarterback Jalen Hurts. That may be put on pause for a few weeks, but it sounds like Smith will be ready for the Week 1 start, potentially serving as Philly's No. 1 wide receiver right out of the gate.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeVonta Smith - Absent to start week Smith (leg) isn't practicing Monday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Impact The rookie appeared to work as Philadelphia's No. 1 receiver during the first week of training camp, but it only took a few days before Smith joined fellow wideouts Jalen Reagor and Travis Fulgham on the injured list. Each of the three is dealing with a lower-body injury, and while none of the issues seems serious, they're all missing out on opportunities to build chemistry with second-year QB Jalen Hurts. Assuming he's back on the field within a few weeks, Smith should still be on track to start the season opener, likely with fellow first-round pick Reagor lined up on the other side.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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