Eagles' Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith sit out Wednesday practice
Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith officially did not practice Wednesday due to their hamstring injuries
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The Eagles' top two playmakers on the injury report headline Philadelphia's Wednesday session: running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith officially did not practice due to their hamstring injuries.
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Eagles RB Saquon Barkley and WR DeVonta Smith officially did not practice today due to their hamstring injuries.
Both stars have been managing hamstring issues, and their absence from the week's first full practice signals the team will be monitoring them carefully as the weekend approaches. Barkley, the focal point of Philadelphia's ground game, and Smith, one of the offense's most reliable targets, are central to the Eagles' identity.
Nick Sirianni's staff will likely take a cautious approach with both players early in the week. Wednesday DNPs for skill-position starters are common during the early-season grind, and how much each participates Thursday and Friday will be the clearest signal of their status for the upcoming NFC game. Their availability looms large over the Eagles' game plan.