2021, Rd. 1-10 | |
Amite, LA | |
25 | |
11/14/1998 | |
4YR | |
Alabama Crimson Tide |
Smith caught three of four targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns.
Analysis
While he didn't see much volume in his return from a one-game absence due to a concussion, Smith made an impact with a 45-yard TD reception in the fourth quarter that sealed the win for the Eagles. The fourth-year wideout has a 24-303-2 line on 32 targets through four contests this season, and he could find pay dirt again in Week 7 versus a Giants team he's had plenty of success against in the past -- in his last five meetings with Philly's NFC East rivals, he has four touchdowns.
Smith cleared the NFL's concussion protocol Friday, Zach Berman of PHLY reports.
Analysis
Smith has been practicing without limitations coming out of Philadelphia's Week 5 bye, and he has gained clearance from an independent neurologist to suit up, which is the final hurdle he needed to clear in order to play Sunday against the Browns. The star receiver thus will make his return from a concussion suffered Week 3 against the Saints, and the Eagles also will be welcoming back A.J. Brown (hamstring).
Smith (concussion) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis
Smith continues to practice without limitations this week, which marked his first stretch of on-field work since he sustained a concussion Week 3 at New Orleans. In the meantime, he sat out Week 4 in Tampa Bay and then used the Eagles' Week 5 bye to complete most of the protocol for head injuries. On Wednesday, Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that Smith was in the final phase of the protocol, meaning the wide receiver only needs to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to return for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Concussion
Smith (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Analysis
Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports that Smith is in the final stage of concussion protocol, meaning that he merely needs clearance from an independent neurologist to get the green light for action. Barring any setbacks in his recovery from the concussion, Smith should exit the protocol before the Eagles host the Browns this Sunday. Smith had a two-game run as the Eagles' No. 1 receiver before sitting out the Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers with a concussion, but coming out of a Week 5 bye, he'll move back to second on the depth chart after A.J. Brown (hamstring) put in a full practice Wednesday to clear the way for his return from a three-game absence.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Concussion
Smith (concussion) is in line to practice Wednesday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis
With the benefit of the Eagles' Week 5 bye, Smith will look to keep his absence to only one game as a result of the concussion that he sustained during a Week 3 win at New Orleans. Wednesday's practice report will reveal how much work he and A.J. Brown (hamstring) were able to handle after both wideouts missed the Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Concussion
Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.
Analysis
Smith took a hard hit in the fourth quarter of last week's win over the Saints and hasn't practiced since. He has a good chance to avoid multiple game absences, as the Eagles are on bye Week 5 before hosting the Browns in Week 6 (Sunday, Oct. 13).
Injury Status
Status: OUT
Type: Concussion
Smith (concussion) isn't practicing Friday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Analysis
A third consecutive missed practice makes Smith unlikely to play this Sunday at Tampa Bay. He entered concussion protocol after taking a hard hit in the Week 3 win over New Orleans.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Concussion
Smith (concussion) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis
Smith and fellow WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) haven't logged any on-field work so far this week, leaving both trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Friday's injury report could clear up any questions about Smith heading into the weekend, and if he sits out due to the concussion that he suffered this past Sunday in New Orleans, the Eagles' receiving corps would be thinned out, especially if Brown also is inactive. With Britain Covey (shoulder) going on IR earlier this week, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson and practice-squad members Parris Campbell, Danny Gray, Kyle Philips, John Ross and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint would be the candidates to fill in at wide receiver for the Eagles in Week 4.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Concussion
Smith (concussion) wasn't spotted at the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Smith sustained a concussion during this past Sunday's win at New Orleans, adding to an already banged-up receiving corps headlined by A.J. Brown (hamstring), who has missed the last two games. Meanwhile, Britain Covey (shoulder), Ainias Smith (ankle) and Jacob Harris (concussion) are on injured reserve. If both Smith and Brown go down as non-participants for a second consecutive day, they'll have just one more chance to mix into drills this week, which wouldn't be a great sign for Smith as he makes his way through the protocol for head injuries.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Concussion
Season | Team | Routes Run | Receptions | Rec. Yards | Target Share | Touchdowns | YAC | ADoT | Catch % | Total EPA | Targets/Route Run | Expected YPRR | YPRR | Adjusted YPRR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 94 | 24 | 303 | 21.1% | 2 | 130 | 11.12 | 70.8% | 7.2 | 0.26 | 1.31 | 2.33 | 2.32 | |
2023 | 609 | 81 | 1066 | 21.7% | 7 | 294 | 12.05 | 70.4% | 35.5 | 0.19 | 1.17 | 1.75 | 1.88 | |
2022 | 606 | 95 | 1196 | 26.4% | 7 | 476 | 9.67 | 67.9% | 61.6 | 0.23 | 1.19 | 2 | 2.11 |