Eagles Insider Predicts Big Season Ahead for DeVonta Smith
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Just as the Philadelphia Eagles lost another wide receiver to an injury, another one returned to the practice field on Monday morning. After missing a few sessions, DeVonta Smith was back in the fold.
According to an Eagles Insider, the veteran wide receiver has been putting together a “special” set of offseason practices as the Eagles head into the 2025 NFL season as the reigning Super Bowl Champions.
via @ZBerm: Buy your DeVonta Smith stock now. Practices like today show why DeVonta Smith is so special on the Eagles. The Eagles were working on backed-up situations. Twice, Smith wiggled open (including a got-to-have-it third down) for what looked like easy completions. But they only look easy because of the way Smith wins early in the route.
He had a “down” year last year with injury+ run-heavy offense. Expect a bounce-back season from him.
Buy your DeVonta Smith stock now. Practices like today show why DeVonta Smith is so special on the Eagles. The Eagles were working on backed-up situations. Twice, Smith wiggled open (including a got-to-have-it third down) for what looked like easy completions. But they only look…
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) August 4, 2025
Back in 2021, the Eagles scouted Smith out of Alabama. At the time, he was one of the most notable players in the NFL Draft. Fresh off of two National Championship runs and a Heisman Trophy victory, Smith was called on with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Right away, Smith was a full-time starter as he appeared in 17 games during his rookie year. Despite the Eagles’ struggles on offense, Smith was a bright spot, catching 64 passes for 916 yards and five touchdowns. By year two, Smith managed to rack up his first 1,000-yard season and added seven touchdowns to go with it.
DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the football during the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the football during the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kathryn Riley/Getty Images
In 2023, Smith missed a little bit of action, but it didn’t prevent him from crossing the 1,000-yard threshold once again. He added seven more touchdowns to his career total.
The 2024 season didn’t go the way Smith had planned. Entering the season with a brand new $75 million extension, there was a lot of pressure on Smith to continue putting up WR1 numbers. Unfortunately, he missed a handful of games.
Still, Smith produced well when he was on the field. In 13 games, he caught 68 passes for 833 yards. He reached the endzone eight times, which marked a new career high.
When the Eagles went through their championship run, Smith racked up 190 yards in four games. He scored just one touchdown, which happened to be the dagger catch in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs.
This offseason, the Eagles have been cautious with Smith, who has been dealing with a back injury. Although he missed a few sessions, the star wide receiver is back on the field, helping the team get prepared for its first preseason action, which is set to take place on Thursday.
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