Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith was back on the practice field Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session with a headache. He was a full participant
Smith, 22, has 32 catches for 406 yards and 1 touchdown this season. The first-round pick is clearly their No. 1 receiver.
In addition to Smith, several other key Eagles also returned to practice, including their two starting defensive tackles. Javon Hargrave missed Wednesday with a shoulder injury and Fletcher Cox sat out with a rest day as the Eagles began their preparation to face the Lions in Detroit on Sunday.
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Of all the players who missed practice to begin the week, the two who missed again were Miles Sanders (ankle) and Zech McPhearson (hamstring). Sanders is week-to-week and was seen leaving the NovaCare Complex in a walking boot earlier this week.
In addition to Smith, Cox and Hargrave, Anthony Harris (hands/groin) and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (back) returned to practice as well.
Here's the full injury report:
Did not practice: Miles Sanders (ankle), Zech McPhearson (hamstring), Ryan Kerrigan (groin)
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Limited: Javon Hargrave (shoulder), Landon Dickerson (hip), Anthony Harris (hands/groin), J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (back)
Full: DeVonta Smith (headache), Fletcher Cox (rest), Lane Johnson (rest), Jason Kelce (foot/rest), Jack Anderson (hamstring)
Dickerson is a new addition on Thursday. He had been dealing with that hip injury earlier in the season. That'll be something to watch on Friday.
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