DeVonta Smith has emerged as the Philadelphia Eagles' clear primary wide receiver following the offseason trade of A.J. Brown, positioning him for elevated target volume in the 2026 season. Through two games, he has posted 13 receptions on 19 targets for 170 yards and a touchdown, including a 10-catch, 117-yard performance in Week 2 against the Titans that highlighted his expanded role. New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's scheme emphasizes motion, play-action, and under-center concepts, which could sustain passing opportunities while sharing the workload with additions like rookie Makai Lemon, Marquise Brown, and Dontayvion Wicks, plus tight end Dallas Goedert and running back Saquon Barkley. Jalen Hurts remains the quarterback, and Smith's health plus the team's 2-0 start will influence his pace toward a potential career-high reception total over the 17-game slate.