# Philadelphia Eagles injury and roster crisis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philadelphia-eagles-player-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-23T20:02:44.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Philadelphia Eagles are facing significant depth challenges in their receiving corps due to ongoing injuries. Early reports indicated that wide receiver DeVonta Smith was doubtful for a game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury, alongside tight end Dallas Goedert, who was expected to miss time with an MCL sprain.

By late October, the injury situation persisted. Both DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks missed practice sessions leading up to a game against the Dallas Cowboys. Smith continued to manage a hamstring injury, while Wicks dealt with an ankle issue. Dallas Goedert remained questionable for the matchup due to a knee injury. During this period, the Eagles held a 2-4 record following four consecutive losses.

Heading into their Week 7 Monday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys, the situation has escalated into a severe crisis. The team officially ruled out DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle). Most critically, quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to blood clots in his lungs, leaving Tanner McKee to lead the offense. 

Further roster instability includes the retirement of right tackle Lane Johnson and the questionable status of running back Saquon Barkley. While offensive lineman Landon Dickerson may return, the Eagles' offense remains heavily impacted heading into the divisional matchup.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Philadelphia Eagles face severe injury crisis ahead of Cowboys matchup

The Philadelphia Eagles will play without star wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks against the Dallas Cowboys, compounding a season defined by major injuries including Jalen Hurts.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philadelphia-eagles-wide-receivers-smith-and-wicks-miss-practice

### 2026-10-01: Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith doubtful against Rams due to injury

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is unlikely to play against the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury, leaving the team's receiving corps depleted.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philadelphia-eagles-wr-devonta-smith-doubtful-against-rams-due-to-injury

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