The Philadelphia Eagles will be without two receivers during Tuesday’s training camp practice, with DeVonta Smith and rookie Makai Lemon sidelined by hamstring injuries. The team has not expressed long-term concern about either player. Their absences appear to be precautionary as Philadelphia manages its roster through the physical portion of camp and moves closer to the preseason opener.
DeVonta Smith
Smith’s absence removes the Eagles’ unquestioned No. 1 receiver from practice. Philadelphia has little reason to expose one of its most important offensive players to additional risk during an early-August workout, particularly when hamstring injuries can worsen if a player returns too quickly.
Smith already has an established relationship with Jalen Hurts and does not need every training camp repetition to secure his role. His absence will allow the coaching staff to evaluate other receivers with the first-team offense while giving Smith time to recover.
DeVonta Smith also sidelined (hamstring). Team not expressing any long term concern with either Smith or Lemon. https://t.co/fB2h14pXt4
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) August 4, 2026
Makai Lemon
Lemon had recently participated in individual drills without joining team periods. Ryan Fowler of NBC Sports Philadelphia and Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the rookie was fine and that the previous issue was not considered significant. He has since returned to the injury report and will not practice. The Eagles have not indicated whether his latest absence is related to the hamstring problem that limited him earlier in the offseason.
Unlike Smith, Lemon needs practice repetitions to learn Sean Mannion’s offense, develop timing with Philadelphia’s quarterbacks and earn a place within a crowded receiver rotation. The two absences should create additional opportunities for Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks, Elijah Moore, Darius Cooper and Johnny Wilson. Wicks and Cooper have already made notable plays during camp, while several receivers remain in contention for roster spots and defined offensive roles.
With the preseason opener against Baltimore less than two weeks away, Philadelphia will be cautious with its two young stars, as health matters more than an early-August practice.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: DeVonta Smith joins Makai Lemon on Eagles injury report
