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DeVonta Smith cleared to play as Saquon Barkley sits out against Panthers
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in a Week 6 game.
Receiver DeVonta Smith has been cleared to play after missing the last two games with hamstring and toe injuries.
Smith had 19 catches for 235 yards and one touchdown this season before the game.
Running back Saquon Barkley is ruled out with a hamstring injury after not practicing all week.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts and several other Eagles players are also ruled out, while a number of teammates are listed as questionable.
Smith’s return gives the Eagles back one of their top receivers, but Barkley’s absence leaves another key offensive player unavailable.
DeVonta Smith has been cleared to play for the Eagles against the Panthers, while Saquon Barkley has been ruled out.
Smith was a full participant in Friday’s practice after missing the Eagles’ last two games.
Barkley, who has a hamstring injury, did not practice during the week.
Several other Eagles players were also ruled out, while others were listed as doubtful or questionable.
- Who
- Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley.
- What
- Smith was cleared to play against the Panthers; Barkley was ruled out.
- When
- The update was reported on October 16, 2026, ahead of the Week 6 matchup.
- Where
- The Eagles are facing the Panthers. The game location is not stated.
- Why
- Smith was cleared after recovering enough from hamstring and toe issues. Barkley was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
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Smith missed the Eagles’ previous two games.
Smith was a full participant in practice, while Barkley did not practice during the week.
The Eagles’ update said Smith would play against the Panthers and Barkley was ruled out.
- Smith’s status
- Cleared to play against the Panthers
- Barkley’s status
- Ruled out with a hamstring injury
- Smith’s practice
- Full participant on Friday
- Smith’s 2026 stats
- 19 catches, 235 yards and one touchdown
- Will Shipley
- Placed on injured reserve