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The Philadelphia Eagles' offense has had its share of struggles this season, but there have been notable bright spots. One such highlight has been the rise of Dontayvion Wicks, an offseason acquisition who has partially filled the void left by A.J. Brown.
Over his first four games, Wicks has accumulated 197 receiving yards, averaging 16.4 yards per catch—the highest average on the team. His total yardage is second only to longtime Eagles staple DeVonta Smith.
With Smith currently on the injury report, it seemed Wicks might take on an expanded role if Smith were sidelined. However, that now appears uncertain.
Wicks Lands on Injury Report
According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Wicks was added to the Eagles' injury report on Thursday afternoon due to a hamstring injury. The specifics of how the injury occurred and its severity remain unknown, but it presents a significant challenge for offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and head coach Nick Sirianni as they prepare for the team's overseas matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
With Wicks now joining Smith and Marquise Brown on the injury report, the status of all three receivers for Sunday's game is up in the air.
This situation could provide valuable reps for rookie receiver Makai Lemon and increased targets for Darius Cooper, whose two touchdowns against the Los Angeles Rams were arguably the only positive takeaway from that game for the Eagles.
The Eagles are set to face the Jaguars on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. EST at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London.
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Originally reported by sportingnews.