Eagles star misses second straight practice as lingering injury threatens Week 4 status

Philadelphia - Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith has missed two straight practice sessions due to a hamstring injury, potentially jeopardizing his availability for the upcoming Week 4 match against the Los Angeles Rams. Smith initially listed on the injury report last week but played through the injury in the Eagles' 41-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Smith's participation in the Rams game is "legitimately questionable." If he is unable to play, backup receivers Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, and Darius Cooper could take his place.

Additionally, depth wide receiver Hollywood Brown also sat out his second practice of the week with an ankle injury. Brown was previously ruled out before Monday's game against the Bears. Smith has been the Eagles' top wide receiver in the first three games of the season, catching 19 passes for 235 yards and a touchdown, including a notable 30-yard contested catch against Bears Pro Bowler Jaylon Johnson.

The Eagles' passing offense has been struggling without Smith, and the situation could worsen if he cannot play in the Rams game. In a recent article on NJ.com, Eagles' new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion emphasized the need to boost rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon's contribution against the Rams' defense. Lemon has collected seven catches for 38 yards in the first three games. Should Smith miss the game, Wicks and Brown could step up to the challenge.