In three games this season, the Philadelphia Eagles won 2-1. They opened the season in Week 1 in a neutral-site game in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Philadelphia defeated Green Bay 34-29 in a hard-fought game for both teams. During that contest, Eagles WR AJ Brown suffered a hamstring injury and has not practiced since.
He has missed each of the last two games. Additionally, WR DeVonta Smith took a nasty blow to the head against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3. Smith was ultimately ruled out of the game with a concussion and missed two consecutive practices this week. All signs point to the Eagles not having their best WR in Week 4 vs. the Buccaneers.
Which WRs will be active for the Eagles in Week 4?
at @GMFB: A look at key injuries to offensive stars including AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, George Kittle, and Sam LaPorta. pic.twitter.com/Qa3Bt98Iro
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2024
According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Eagles are expected to be without AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith for Week 4. The team suffered two huge losses. Brown has played in one game for the Eagles this season after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 1. He has five catches for 119 yards and one touchdown this season. His partner in crime, DeVonta Smith, has played well in the two games Brown has missed this season. Alabama’s former Heisman Trophy winner has 14 catches for 155 yards and a touchdown over the past two weeks.
Unfortunately, Smith took a cheap hit and suffered a concussion near the end of a Week 3 game. After missing two practices to start the week, Smith is unlikely to be available this Sunday. Not only are the Eagles without Brown and Smith, but WR Britain Covey has also been placed on IR. He fractured his shoulder blade and will be out for approximately six weeks. That means Jahan Dotson, Parris Campbell and rookie Johnny Wilson are the only healthy WRs on the active roster. The Eagles have Kyle Phillips, Danny Gray, Marcus Rosremy-Jacksaint and John Ross. Expect to see several of those players added to the active roster in Week 4.
