DeVonta Smith to miss Monday's practice with back tightness

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith will miss Monday's training camp practice due to back tightness, according to team reports. The Eagles announced that Smith will not participate in the day's practice session, with no immediate timeline provided for his return. Safety Andrew Mukuba (shoulder), receiver Danny Gray (finger), and linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (illness) are also among the players who will not practice on Monday. This marks the first reported health or availability issue for Smith during the 2025 season.

Smith has demonstrated remarkable durability throughout his NFL career, playing in 72 of Philadelphia's 77 games since being drafted in 2021. His previous absences include a pair of Week 18 rest games and three games missed due to injuries, all occurring last season. The 26-year-old receiver's back issue does not appear to be particularly serious based on initial reports. Smith has established himself as a key component of the Eagles' offensive system, serving as the team's primary complement to star receiver A.J. Brown in what has become one of the NFL's most productive passing attacks.