Overview
- Jalen Hurts publicly praised DeVonta Smith's growth and said the organization has confidence in him during recent Eagles practices.
- Smith declined to discuss trade hypotheticals and repeatedly said he will focus on doing his job, keeping a professional public posture.
- Analysts including Pro Football Focus' Bradly Locker and NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr. have predicted Smith could thrive as the team's top receiver and even reach first‑time All‑Pro level if his role increases.
- Reporting continues to treat A.J. Brown's departure as likely but uncompleted, with multiple outlets noting teams may wait until after June 1 for salary‑cap reasons before executing a trade.
- Philadelphia plans schematic shifts under offensive coordinator Sean Mannion that emphasize motion and play‑action, a setup that would expand Smith's responsibilities while allowing newcomers like Makai Lemon and Dontayvion Wicks to serve as complementary targets.