Smith secured six of eight targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles' 32-6 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The spectacular rookie paid immediate dividends in his regular-season debut, running under a pretty Jalen Hurts pass from 19 yards out in the first quarter for the Eagles' first points of the afternoon. Smith ultimately went on to co-lead the team in receptions while pacing the squad in both receiving yardage and targets, a highly encouraging sign for the apparently rapidly burgeoning connection between him and Hurts. Smith will look to build on the quick start to his career in a Week 2 home showdown against the 49ers.

Smith isn't in uniform ahead of Friday's preseason game at the Jets, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed a good portion of training camp due to a sprained MCL, but he was able to suit up in the Eagles' second exhibition against the Patriots. Because Jalen Hurts was a late scratch due to an illness, Smith worked with backup QB Joe Flacco, gathering in two of four targets for 19 yards. With the preseason finale imminent, it appears coach Nick Sirianni will hold out the team's 2021 first-round pick after a deluge of rain hit MetLife Stadium prior to Friday's contest. Thus, Smith's next game action won't occur until Week 1 in Atlanta.

Smith (knee) secured two of four targets for 19 yards in the Eagles' 35-0 preseason loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.

EDGE Analysis

The reigning Heisman Trophy winner just returned to team drills Tuesday after dealing with an MCL sprain and jumped into his first taste of NFL game action just 48 hours later. Smith didn't get an opportunity to work with Jalen Hurts, who was a late scratch due to an illness, but he was able to still benefit from playing with a very experienced signal-caller in Joe Flacco. Given he was able to suit up Thursday, Smith should have a chance to get some playing time with Hurts during the Eagles' preseason finale against the Jets a week from Friday.

Smith (knee) is in pads prior to Thursday's preseason game versus the Patriots, suggesting he'll make his pro debut, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

As John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported earlier Thursday, Smith is slated to "get some plays" after tending to an MCL sprain in his left knee for the bulk of training camp. Smith missed two and half weeks due to the injury, but he got back on the practice field Monday and was in team drills Tuesday, setting him up for an appearance Thursday. The 2021 10th overall pick will work with the first-team offense, as he did to kick off camp in late July.

Smith (knee) is expected to "get some plays" in Thursday's preseason game against New England, John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith missed two and a half weeks of practice after spraining the MCL in his left knee July 31. He just returned to practice this Monday, but a quick return to team drills (Tuesday) suggests the rookie wideout is feeling good. Prior to his injury, Smith had opened training camp on the first-string offense, with the Eagles leaving no doubt about where their expectations stand after trading up to take Smith at No. 10 overall in the 2021 draft.

Smith (knee) will get some reps in team drills Tuesday, and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said the rookie could play in a game this preseason, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith returned for a limited practice Monday after missing two and a half weeks with an MCL sprain. He'd have a better chance to play if the Eagles were facing the Patriots over the weekend instead of this Thursday, but Smith should at least have time to prepare for the preseason finale against the Jets on Aug. 27. Even if the Eagles do keep him out of the two exhibitions, reports from early training camp suggest Smith will be a Week 1 starter, as he was consistently working with the first unit prior to spraining his knee.

Smith (knee) is returning to practice Monday as a limited participant, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is in pads and on the field, but he may be held out of 11-on-11s and/or contact work. He sprained the MCL in his left knee July 31, and a return to practice Monday puts him right in the middle of the timeline estimate (2-to-3 weeks). While an appearance in Thursday's preseason game against New England may be too ambitious, Smith has another shot to suit up when the Eagles face the Jets on Aug. 27 in their preseason finale. The 10th overall pick in this year's draft consistently was working with the first-string offense at training camp before his knee injury.

Smith has been upgraded to day-to-day as he continues to recover from an MCL sprain, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith actually was spotted stretching with the team and running sprints on the sidelines, so it was assumed the first-round pick would ultimately participate in Saturday's practice, but the Eagles continue to be cautious with their prized rookie. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner appears to be on track to return within the two- or three-week timetable that was suggested after Smith sprained his MCL at the start of training camp.

Smith (knee) is expected to miss two or three weeks of practice while he recovers from an MCL sprain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

While MCL injuries typically come with longer recovery timelines, it sounds like Smith escaped with a minor sprain, as he walked off the field without much trouble and observed the remainder of Saturday's practice after hurting his knee. The Heisman winner hasn't practiced since and now figures to miss at least half of training camp, but it sounds like he still could play in the preseason. Smith opened camp working with the starters, so the Eagles don't seem inclined to waste time with formalities or make their prized rookie jump through hoops.

Smith is considered week-to-week with a knee sprain, though the Eagles expect him back sooner than later, according to Bo Wulf of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Smith suffered the injury Saturday and was held out of practice Monday. We might normally worry about a rookie falling behind and missing out on his chance to earn a role, but the Eagles don't have much else at wide receiver, and the other guys -- namely Jalen Reagor, Travis Fulgham and Quez Watkins -- also have been banged up during the early part of training camp. Smith, the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, has been working with the starting offense since the first day of camp, continuing to develop a rapport with young quarterback Jalen Hurts. That may be put on pause for a few weeks, but it sounds like Smith will be ready for the Week 1 start, potentially serving as Philly's No. 1 wide receiver right out of the gate.