DeVonta Smith enters the 2026 season as the Eagles’ clear WR1 following A.J. Brown’s offseason trade, drawing a 33.9% target share through two games with 13 receptions on 19 targets for 170 yards and one touchdown. New offensive coordinator schemes and trust from Jalen Hurts have elevated his usage, including a career-high 13 targets in Week 2, while injuries to tight end Dallas Goedert and wide receiver Hollywood Brown further concentrate opportunities. A minor hamstring issue sidelined him from one practice but cleared him for Week 3, underscoring his durability track record. Additional weapons such as rookie Makai Lemon and Dontayvion Wicks introduce some target competition, yet Smith’s route-running precision and yards-after-catch ability position him for elevated volume across the 17-game slate amid Philadelphia’s adjusted passing attack.