Eagles news roundup: DeVonta Smith injury update, Sean Mannion on screen passes

The Philadelphia Eagles are navigating severe injury concerns ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, with six players ruled out. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith could reportedly miss two to three weeks with a hamstring injury, while Zack Baun, Hollywood Brown, Marcus Epps, Dallas Goedert, and Fred Johnson are also sidelined. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been playing through a hairline fracture in his wrist with a cast.

On offense, coordinator Sean Mannion addressed heavy criticism regarding his frequent reliance on screen passes despite limited success. Mannion acknowledged the unit must improve schematic execution but affirmed that the team will not abandon the screen game. Additionally, the Eagles placed linebacker Chance Campbell on practice squad injured reserve and signed Anfernee Orji.