Eagles' Smith ruled out vs. Bucs

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Philadelphia Eagles ruled out wide receiver DeVonta Smith for Sunday's meeting against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a concussion, the team announced Friday.

Wideout A.J. Brown will miss his third straight game with a hamstring injury, the Eagles said Saturday. Right tackle Lane Johnson is questionable with a concussion.

Both Smith and Johnson suffered concussions in the Week 3 victory over the New Orleans Saints. The wideout was on the receiving end of a helmet-to-helmet hit by defensive lineman Khristian Boyd, who was fined $4,600 for the incident.

Smith took a bigger role in Brown's absence. His 21 receptions lead the club, while his 239 yards are tied with Dallas Goedert for most on the team.

Philadelphia also placed wideout Britain Covey on injured reserve earlier this week due to a shoulder ailment.

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