DeVonta Smith is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. As a senior at Alabama in 2020, he recorded over 1,800 yards with 23 touchdowns, for which he won the Heisman Trophy alongside several other awards and honors.
Devonta Smith: Arm brace| Elbow| Is playing today| College
Arm brace:
He had inside leverage, was in better position to make a play on the ball, and Smith’s left arm was encased in a long, black brace to protect his elbow, which he had injured days earlier. “Sometimes you say about a guy, ‘He’s just a good football player,’” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said.
Smith was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to an elbow injury, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports. Smith should be able to play through the issue Sunday in Denver, after he submitted a 5-116-1 receiving line in the Eagles’ Week 9 loss to the Chargers.
Elbow:
The Philadelphia Eagles hit the practice field on Wednesday to begin preparations for their Week 10 matchup against the Denver Broncos, and wide receiver DeVonta Smith was listed as limited due to an elbow injury.
This is a new injury, but the fact that he is not a DNP to open the week leaves us optimistic he will play on Sunday and have a chance to build off a big Week 9 performance.
Is playing today:
Smith caught five of six targets against the Chargers last week, hauling in 116 receiving yards and a touchdown. It was his second 100-yard receiving game this season and his second score of the year.
He’s not in the most ideal of situations, but he’s the clear No. 1 receiver in Philadelphia. He’s a big play threat providing solid volume each week.
The Broncos give up the 14th fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. It’s not a great matchup, but barring a setback later in the week, Smith holds some flex upside.
College:
That was the case for DeVonta Smith who graduated from Alabama with an exercise science degree. After seeing one of his teammates try to use a massage gun to fix a bruise he chimed in with his “professional” advice.
