Eagles-Rams Final Injury Report: DeVonta Smith out, Bryce Huff to injured reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report on Friday in advance of their Week 12 road game against the Los Angeles Rams.

The Eagles ruled one player OUT: DeVonta Smith.

Smith did not practice this week due to the hamstring injury he’s been dealing with. Missing him obviously isn’t ideal because he’s a really good player. Then again, the Eagles were able to beat the Rams last year without him being a major factor (five targets, one catch, six yards). Smith’s absence leaves the Eagles with the following healthy receivers on the active roster: A.J. Brown, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, and Ainias Smith. It’s possible they’ll also have Britain Covey (more on him below). It’ll be interesting to see who ends up being the second-most targeted receiver. One would think it’ll be Dotson but Jalen Hurts hasn’t exactly loved throwing his way. It’s also possible the Eagles really just lean into passing to Brown and running two tight end sets to get both Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra involved.

The Eagles placed Bryce Huff on injured reserve.

Huff underwent wrist surgery on Thursday. He’s automatically going to miss the Eagles’ next four games. Huff is eligible to return for Philly’s Week 16 road game against the Washington Commanders at the earliest. In the meantime, the Eagles are left with just four edge rushers on the active roster: Josh Sweat, Nolan Smith, Brandon Graham, and Jalyx Hunt. The rookie Hunt seems poised to see more snaps during Huff’s absence. The Eagles also have edge rushers Tarron Jackson and newly signed Ochaun Mathis on the practice squad.

The Eagles ruled one player QUESTIONABLE: Britain Covey.

The Eagles opened Covey’s 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve earlier this week. He was a full participant in practice each day. The team must activate him to the roster before 4:00 PM Eastern on Saturday for him to be eligible to play on Sunday night. Assuming he plays, Covey figures to return punts instead of Cooper DeJean. He could also have a role on offense with DeVonta out.

Milton Williams and Jalyx Hunt were upgraded to full go on Friday after being limited on Thursday and sitting out on Wednesday. They’re ready to play.

Jalen Hurts and Nakobe Dean are ready to play despite being limited on Wednesday.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)
OUT

WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring)

QUESTIONABLE

WR Britain Covey (shoulder)

…

RESERVE/INJURED

DB James Bradberry IV
OT Le’Raven Clark
WR Britain Covey (practice window open)
DE Bryce Huff
DT Byron Young

Huff is eligible to return after Week 15. Covey might be activated from IR for this week’s game. Young is now eligible to be activated after missing four games. Bradberry is eligible to have his practice window opened if/when the Eagles choose to do so … but the guess here is they won’t do that unless they suffer multiple defensive back injuries. Clark is out for the season since he was placed on IR back in May.

LOS ANGELES RAMS INJURY REPORT (FRIDAY)
The Rams ruled two players OUT: backup cornerback/special teams contributor Charles Woods and depth offensive lineman KT Leveston (who’s on injured reserve).

The Rams ruled one player DOUBTFUL: starting right tackle Rob Havenstein. Sean Mcvay seemed to be hopeful he could return this week but Havenstein missed practice on Wednesday before being limited on Thursday and Friday.

Starting right guard Kevin Dotson returned to practice in full on Friday after missing Thursday’s session due to illness.

OUT

CB Charles Woods (ankle)
OL KT Leveston (ankle)

DOUBTFUL

OL Rob Havenstein (ankle)

…

RESERVE/INJURED

S John Johnson III
CB Derion Kendrick
OL KT Leveston (practice window open)
OL Conor McDermott
DE Larrell Murchison
LB Troy Reeder
CB Tre Tomlinson

RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM

TE Tyler Higbee