Eagles rule out DeVonta Smith for Sunday vs. Giants

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the New York Giants, Adam Schefter reported Friday. The team's official Week 9 game status matches that call, and RotoWire published the same ruled-out note after Friday's final injury report.

What's confirmed. Smith is out vs. the Giants. Fellow wideout Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) is also out. Smith did not practice Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday with the hamstring issue. Friday's final report closes the week: he will not play Sunday.

How we got here. Smith has missed significant time with this hamstring. RotoWire notes he will sit for the fifth time in six games, with his next chance to suit up listed as Sunday, Nov. 22 versus the Steelers. RSO already covered his midweek DNPs alongside Saquon Barkley. Today's designation escalates that practice absence into a firm Sunday out, which is the roster decision that matters for Week 9 lineups.

Who gets the work. With Smith and Wicks both sidelined, Philadelphia's available receivers take the snaps. RotoWire pointed to Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Hollywood Brown, and Elijah Moore as the remaining options in that room. Prefer the wideout already getting the primary route share in recent Smith absences over a speculative stash. Check snap counts from the last time Smith sat before locking a pivot for Sunday.

What RSO owners should do now. Sit Smith for Week 9. Do not wait for inactive lists; the Friday out tag is enough. In shallow leagues, keep him rostered through the hamstring cycle unless you need the spot for a clear weekly starter. In deeper formats, claim or start the Eagles WR who has already absorbed targets when Smith has been out, not a name with no recent usage.

What to watch next. Next week's Wednesday practice report. A return to limited work is the first signal he is closing on availability. Until then, treat him as unavailable for Sunday decisions.