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Eagles injury update
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The gist
Eagles receivers DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon returned to practice limited after hamstring injuries. Their health is key for Philadelphia's new offense before Week 1.
Background
The Philadelphia Eagles are in training camp ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Both star receiver DeVonta Smith and first-round rookie Makai Lemon have been sidelined with hamstring injuries, missing significant practice time. Their returns are crucial as the team installs a new offense under coordinator Sean Mannion, especially with A.J. Brown absent.
How it unfolded
- Aug 3, 2026Makai Lemon last practiced before suffering a hamstring injury.
- Aug 17, 2026DeVonta Smith returned to practice in a limited capacity after missing seven practices with a hamstring injury.
- Aug 19, 2026Lemon was listed as limited for the first joint practice with the Patriots but did not participate fully.
- Aug 20, 2026Both Smith and Lemon were limited in practice; Elijah Moore suffered a neck injury.
- Aug 22, 2026Johnny Wilson was waived with an injury designation; Lemon and Smith remained limited.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Eagles listed Smith and Lemon as limited participants, indicating they are progressing but not yet fully cleared.
- Analysts
- Analysts note hamstring injuries are tricky for wide receivers, and getting Lemon acclimated with the new offense is critical.