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Eagles' Ainias Smith: Active for NFL debut
Ainias Smith (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.The rookie fifth-round pick was reinstated from injured reserve Saturday after sitting out the first seven weeks of the season, and he's ready to make his professional debut in Cincinnati. Smith is likely to see work on special teams while serving as a depth receiver behind A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson.
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Eagles' Ainias Smith: Activated from IR
The Philadelphia Eagles activated Ainias Smith (ankle) from IR on Saturday and he does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.Smith, a rookie fifth-round pick, may get a chance to make his regular-season debut for Philadelphia during Sunday's road matchup in Cincinnati. He's expected to handle a depth role in the Eagles' wide receiver corps, if not made a healthy scratch.
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Eagles' Ainias Smith: Past ankle issue
Ainias Smith (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.Despite having no injury designation, Smith must still be activated to Philadelphia's active roster in order to suit up in Week 8. The 2024 fifth-round pick out of Texas A&M is expected to serve as a depth piece in the Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver room in his NFL debut Sunday.
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Eagles' Ainias Smith: Remains on injured reserve
Ainias Smith (ankle) was not activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.Smith suffered hamstring and ankle injuries at the end of training camp and started the season on injured reserve. The Philadelphia Eagles designated Smith for return back on Oct. 7, opening the fifth-round rookie's 21-day practice window. Smith will miss his sixth consecutive contest to begin the year.
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Eagles' Ainias Smith: Practices in full Wednesday
Ainias Smith (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.Smith injured his hamstring and ankle late in training camp, which caused him to begin his rookie season on injured reserve. He was able to get extra rest thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 5 bye, and he returned to practice Wednesday as a full participant. Unless he suffers a setback this week, Smith should be in line to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Browns.
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Eagles' Ainias Smith: Designated to return
Ainias Smith (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday.The 2024 fifth-round pick has been sidelined for the first five weeks of the Philadelphia Eagles' 2024 campaign after sustaining an ankle injury in late August. However, with his practice window being opened Monday, it appears he's nearing a return to the field. Philadelphia will now have 21 days to activate Smith to its active roster before he reverts back to IR. Given the injuries in the Eagles' wide-receiver room, Smith could have the opportunity to see some offensive work as soon as he returns from injury.
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Eagles' Ainias Smith: Lands on IR, designated to return
The Philadelphia Eagles placed Ainias Smith (ankle/hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday and designated him to return, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.After being selected in the fifth round of April's NFL Draft, Smith came on strong late in training camp and tallied eight catches on 12 targets for 43 yards during the exhibition slate. However, he suffered an ankle injury during Philadelphia's preseason finale, and an MRI indicated that he'll likely need to miss four to six weeks. Under a new NFL rule, Philadelphia was able to leave Smith off the 53-man roster, place him on IR and designate him to return. He'll need to miss at least the Eagles' first four games of the regular season.
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Eagles' Ainias Smith: Candidate to miss time
Ainias Smith (ankle/hamstring) underwent an MRI on Monday and could be a candidate to miss the start of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Smith, a rookie fifth-round pick, has impressed in the preseason and seemed to be making a strong case for a spot on the 53-man roster. If Smith's MRI indeed confirms an injury that will impact his Week 1 availability, however, the Philadelphia Eagles could instead opt to place him on IR, which would rule him out for the first four games of the year. However, Philadelphia's recent acquisition of Jahan Dotson via trade from the Commanders makes Smith's path to a significant role in the slot murky, even if he can quickly return to full health.
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Eagles' Ainias Smith: Leads team in receptions Saturday
Ainias 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 led the Philadelphia Eagles in catches and targets Saturday as he made his final case for a home on the season-opening roster. Smith's narrow path to a significant role in the slot likely closed when Philadelphia traded for Jahan Dotson, but the Texas A&M product may have shown enough as both a receiver and a returner to claim the last spot on the wide receiver depth chart.
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Eagles' Ainias Smith: Fifth-round pickup for Philly
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Ainias Smith in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 152nd overall.Smith (5-foot-9, 190 pounds) is a short but stocky receiver who showed a fair amount of promise throughout his Texas A&M career. Given his build, it's unlikely that Smith will play much on the boundary in the NFL, but as a horizontally oriented slot type, he might surprise some with his playmaking ability. Although a fifth-year player, Smith was productive during his true freshman and sophomore seasons, so he's already proven that his standout production was not due to any age advantage. Smith should push for slot reps on offense and the punt returner role on special teams for the Eagles.
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