The Eagles got a fresh injury question on Thursday when DeVonta Smith did not practice because of a hamstring injury ahead of Monday night’s game against the Bears.
It is the kind of update that immediately sharpens the focus of a practice report, because Smith is one of the key pieces in the Eagles’ passing game and any absence this close to Week 3 will be watched closely.
What the Thursday report means
Smith’s absence was the headline issue, especially with the Eagles scheduled to play the Bears on Monday night. There was no practice involvement for the receiver on Thursday, which makes his status worth monitoring as the week moves on.
Elsewhere in the report, Saquon Barkley was limited in practice and wore a cowboy collar after leaving Sunday’s game against the Titans with a stinger. Barkley said afterward that he expected to be good to go for Week 3, so his situation appears less concerning than Smith’s for now.
Eagles face an early-week test
For the Eagles, the timing matters as much as the injury itself. A Monday night matchup does not leave much room for uncertainty, and practice availability later in the week will now be the key indicator for whether Smith can take part against the Bears.
At this stage, the important takeaway is simple: DeVonta Smith did not practice on Thursday, and the Eagles will be hoping that a hamstring issue does not turn into a bigger problem before kickoff.
