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Running back Saquon Barkley also has no designation. He was limited with a groin injury on Tuesday and Wednesday before joining Smith as a full participant Friday. Wide receiver Xavier Gipson (shoulder), offensive lineman Myles Hinton (back), and right tackle Lane Johnson (foot) have been ruled out.
Eagles' WR DeVonta Smith missed his second practice of the week ahead of the Week 13 matchup against the Bears on Black Friday
Wide receiver DeVonta Smith may have had his signature play – the flip. Early in the second quarter Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts fired a pass down field for Smith. Smith adjusted to the route, went into the air to catch it and did a backflip while falling to the ground.
The Eagles did not have receiver DeVonta Smith on the field for the second consecutive day. Philadelphia added and illness designation for Smith on Wednesday and he did not practice. That came after he was listed as a non-participant with chest and shoulder injuries on Tuesday.
Alabama grad transfer DeVonta Smith is showing why Notre Dame brought him in as the latest in a string of experienced nickelback imports.