# Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver injury and performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/philadelphia-eagles-wide-receiver-injury-and-performance
> Updated: 2026-08-29T03:03:37.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

During the Philadelphia Eagles training camp in August 2026, wide receivers DeVonta Smith and rookie Makai Lemon both dealt with hamstring injuries. Team officials initially characterized the injuries as minor, expressing confidence that the players would return to practice within a week.

However, Lemon’s preseason debut against the Cincinnati Bengals was marked by difficulties. Following a summer of limited participation due to consecutive hamstring injuries, the rookie recorded only three receptions for three yards and was involved in an interception and a muffed punt return during the 30-13 loss.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Makai Lemon struggles in Philadelphia Eagles preseason debut

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon struggled in his preseason debut, recording only three catches for three yards and a dropped pass that led to an interception in a loss to the Bengals.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/makai-lemon-struggles-in-philadelphia-eagles-preseason-debut

### 2026-08-04: DeVonta Smith Hamstring Injury Limits Philadelphia Eagles' Wide Receivers

DeVonta Smith and rookie Makai Lemon missed Eagles practice with minor hamstring injuries; the team expects a quick return before preseason, with other receivers covering reps.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/devonta-smith-hamstring-injury-limits-philadelphia-eagles-wide-receivers

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