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NFL·INJURY·October 9, 2026 02:39 PM ET

DeVonta Smith ruled out against Jaguars with hamstring injury

Saquon Barkley will also miss the Week 5 contest.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read
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DeVonta Smith (hamstring) has been ruled OUT for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, per @JClarkNBCS. https://t.co/MfzeTS Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: The wide receiver's designation was confirmed following his absence from Thursday's practice session. He misses a second consecutive game after sitting out Week 4 against the Rams.

Why it matters: The offense must navigate the out-of-conference matchup missing two premier targets. Saquon Barkley was previously ruled out with his own hamstring issue, heavily impacting the starting rotation.

What to watch: Coaches will rely on depth receivers to absorb the vacant target share. His recovery timeline will be updated next week.

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