The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that rookie wide receiver Ainias Smith will be placed on injured reserve, following an ankle injury revealed in an MRI. The expected recovery time for Smith is 4-6 weeks, making him eligible to return later in the season.
Eagles WR Ainias Smith will be placed on injured reserve following MRI results that revealed an ankle injury with an expected recovery of 4-6 weeks, according to a league source.
Smith will be eligible to be designated for return this season.
This news was preceded by a report from Ian Rapoport on Monday, indicating discomfort in Smith’s ankle and hamstring after a recent game. The rookie receiver underwent an MRI, casting some doubt on his availability for the start of the season.
#Eagles rookie WR Ainias Smith reported discomfort in his ankle and hamstring after completing Saturday’s game, sources say. The fifth-rounder is getting an MRI, and his availability for the start of the season is in some doubt.
Despite a slow start in the spring and training camp, Smith showed improvement towards the end of the summer. While he may not have been ready to contribute immediately, the decision to place him on IR allows the Eagles to save a roster spot while retaining Smith for the future.
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