Zach Berman reports that Eagles rookie wide receiver Ainias Smith will be placed on injured reserve after consulting with team physicians.
A player clearly on the roster bubble, Smith will miss 4-6 weeks, protecting the former Texas A&M star from potentially being waived and claimed by another team.
Eagles WR Ainias Smith will be placed on injured reserve following MRI results that revealed an ankle injury with an expected recovery of 4-6 weeks, according to a league source.
Smith will be eligible to be designated for return this season.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) August 27, 2024
On Monday, Ian Rapoport reported that Smith is dealing with ankle and hamstring injuries that could sideline him for the start of the regular season.
Smith caught six of nine targets for 36 yards in Saturday’s 26-3 preseason loss to the Vikings. He also returned one punt for 14 yards.
The 2024 fifth-round pick should push for slot reps on offense and the punt returner role on special teams for the Eagles in the future, but his present-day scenario will involve rehabbing and learning the NFL game.
