DeVonta Smith enters the 2026 NFL season as the Philadelphia Eagles’ clear No. 1 wide receiver following A.J. Brown’s June trade to New England. Smith posted 77 receptions on 113 targets for 1,008 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games in 2025 while sharing the passing game. Analysts highlight his strong yards-per-target efficiency and prior spikes in production during Brown’s absences, projecting elevated volume under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. A training-camp hamstring injury limited early work but resolved to full participation by late August, positioning him for a healthy start against Washington in Week 1. Added depth including rookie Makai Lemon and veterans like Marquise Brown introduces some target competition, though Smith remains Jalen Hurts’ primary trusted option in the passing attack.