DeVonta Smith returns to Eagles practice on Monday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith took an on-field step forward on Monday, returning to practice in a limited role after missing the previous two weeks with a hamstring injury. The team’s update signaled Smith’s first practice involvement since the setback as Philadelphia continues to progress through its preseason schedule.

Smith’s reappearance, even with workload restrictions, immediately reshaped the wide receiver availability picture. With Smith back in the rotation, rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon became the only Eagles receiver not practicing due to a hamstring issue, an injury that has sidelined him since early August.

Eagles manage multiple injuries across the roster

Philadelphia’s injury and availability list extended beyond the Philadelphia’s injury and availability list extended beyond the receiver group, reflecting the typical churn teams face during training camp. Officials did not provide specific return timetables in the update, leaving several situations open-ended as the week begins. Among those not practicing were cornerback Jakorian Bennett (knee), running back Tank Bigsby (toe), and tight end Grant Calcaterra (back). The team is expected to monitor each player’s progress during the week while determining readiness for upcoming work and availability. What Smith’s limited workload changes for the offense Smith’s limited participation offers Philadelphia a clearer route toward restoring rhythm in its passing game practices, particularly as installation work and timing-related reps remain central in this phase of the calendar. A limited designation generally means a player participates in selected portions of practice while coaches and training staff control volume.

Even partial involvement can influence how an offense structures repetitions, because the presence of a key wide receiver can stabilize alignments and distribute snaps more predictably across position groups. At the same time, the broader injury list shows how quickly adjustments can be required across units when multiple players are unavailable.

Uncertainty remains on timelines and availability

There was no stated schedule for how quickly Smith could move from limited participation to full work, and the update also left questions about the return paths for Lemon, Bennett, Bigsby, and Calcaterra. Philadelphia is set to keep tracking health and workload throughout the week as it builds toward the more competitive portion of its preseason preparations.