With his ankle injury, DeVonta Smith and the Philadelphia Eagles seem to have dodged the worst case situation.
In Sunday’s dramatic home defeat to the Arizona Cardinals, the third-year wide receiver “suffered a mild ankle sprain,” according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Smith’s injury is likewise not “considered serious,” according to Fowler.
This is not considered serious, per league source. Eagles can get the 2 or 5 seed this weekend, depending how things check out. https://t.co/CRrttoNtfz
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 1, 2024
Eagles supporters were understandably extremely alarmed when they saw Smith exiting Lincoln Financial Field with a walking boot on his right leg and crutches. Thankfully, it looks like the Alabama product is healthy and ready for the team’s first playoff match.
DeVonta Smith left the Linc on crutches and a boot on his right leg pic.twitter.com/6WGevdXyJg
— Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) December 31, 2023
Before leaving Sunday’s game against the Cardinals, Smith caught 30 receptions for 30 yards. Smith has tied his career-best of 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns on 81 receptions in 16 games this season.
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To win the division, the Eagles must defeat the New York Giants and hope for a loss or tie against the Washington Commanders by the Dallas Cowboys. If not, the Eagles will finish as the fifth seed and play the NFC South winner (Tampa Bay or New Orleans) in the Wild Card Round.
