Injury Update: DeVonta Smith of the Eagles Suffers Concussion After Hard Hit by Saints
DeVonta Smith, the Eagles’ wide receiver, is sidelined for the Week 3 match against the New Orleans Saints.
Smith was checked for a concussion after taking a severe hit from Saints rookie defensive tackle Khristian Boyd early in the fourth quarter. The 25-year-old receiver had just caught a short pass when he was hit, stopping his forward progress.
Boyd has faced some criticism for the tough hit, but not as much as his teammate Payton Turner; Turner seemed to attempt a dive towards the helmetless Smith, sparking outrage among viewers. Additionally, Turner appeared to spit near Smith, raising questions about whether it was aimed at the Eagles receiver.
The Eagles quickly ruled Smith out for the game just minutes after his exit. Philadelphia will now play without their top two wide receivers – A.J. Brown (hamstring) and Smith (concussion) – for the rest of Sunday’s game.
Here’s the latest information regarding the young wide receiver from the Eagles:
Latest on DeVonta Smith’s Injury
Smith left the Eagles’ game against the Saints early in the fourth quarter following a heavy blow that knocked off his helmet. He was evaluated for a concussion and was ruled out shortly after the hit.
The receiver is confirmed to be out for the remainder of the game, with his status for upcoming weeks still uncertain.