Saints placing Travis Etienne on injured reserve

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith did not practice Thursday while continuing to manage a hamstring injury. Philadelphia listed Smith as a non-participant on Wednesday’s estimated report before holding a full practice Thursday.

Related Players: Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Zach Ertz

Smith’s identical start to last week offers some reassurance, but the Eagles have one fewer recovery day before Sunday’s game against the Rams. A return to practice Friday would keep him on track to play as a fantasy WR2. Another absence would create legitimate concern and direct additional targets toward Wicks, Lemon, and Ertz, with Dallas Goedert also expected to remain sidelined.

Princely Umanmielen (ankle), Jalen Coker (quad) and Derrick Brown are all in uniform but are working with a trainer away from the rest of the group to start practice.

Darren Walller (toe), Monroe Freeling (red jersey - non-contact - concussion), and Chuba Hubbard all working with teammates.

Related Players: Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette, Darren Waller, Brycen Tremayne, John Metchie

Side work represents some progress from Wednesday’s absence, but Coker remains at risk of missing Sunday night’s game. His late kickoff makes a Friday update particularly important for managers considering him as a WR3 or flex. An absence would strengthen McMillan’s target outlook, while Waller could receive additional underneath work, and Carolina would need Tremayne, Metchie, or the injured Legette to absorb more WR reps.

RB Zach Charbonnet has been designated to return to practice.

Related Players: Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson, George Holani

This is a meaningful recovery milestone, but it does not indicate that Charbonnet will play against the Chargers this week. He remains a stash until Seattle provides an activation timetable. A healthy Charbonnet would likely join Price near the top of the backfield rotation, with Wilson and Holani most vulnerable to losing opportunities.