Eagles News: Injury updates on WR DeVonta Smith, CB Avonte Maddox following loss to Arizona

Things can’t get much worse for the Philadelphia Eagles right now, but they’ve at least avoided a major injury to one of their star players.

WR DeVonta Smith suffered an injury in the 4th quarter of Sunday’s loss to Arizona while blocking on a screen pass to Kenneth Gainwell. The play resulted in a four-yard gain on 3rd-and-19.

Following the game, Smith was seen on crutches and in a walking boot.

DeVonta Smith left the Linc on crutches and a boot on his right leg pic.twitter.com/6WGevdXyJg

— Omar Ruiz (@OmarDRuiz) December 31, 2023

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Smith is dealing with a mild ankle sprain, an injury that isn’t considered to be serious.

He’ll undergo more testing later today.

#Eagles WR DeVonta Smith, who was spotted leaving yesterday’s game in a walking boot, is believed to be dealing with a mild ankle sprain, sources say. He’ll have more tests today, but not considered a major injury.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 1, 2024

Smith, 25, is in the midst of his second consecutive 1,000-yard season and has yet to miss a game in his young career. If the Eagles hope to make any noise in the postseason (doubtful), they’ll need Smitty as close to 100% as possible.

Slot CB Avonte Maddox made his first start since being placed on IR in Week 2, but his return may be short-lived. Per multiple reports, Maddox was seen heading into the x-ray room after the game, holding his left arm close to his body.

Injuries have been a constant hurdle for Maddox throughout his Eagles tenure, missing 19 games over the last two seasons. When healthy, the sixth-year player is one of the best nickels in football, but it may be time to move on.

Devonta Smith #FlyEaglesFly

Watch as the defender falls into the outside of his leg while he’s engaged blocking. Common mechanism for a high ankle and/or MCL injury. Hope it’s nothing, but he limped off the field pic.twitter.com/GXR9Ojl9Ua

— Tom Christ, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (@FantasyInjuryT) December 31, 2023

Mandatory Credit: Getty Images