Eagles’ React To ‘Dirty Hit’ On DeVonta Smith

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles stunned the New Orleans Saints 15-12 at the Ceasars Superdome. A fourth quarter rally by quarterback Jalen Hurts & Co. pushed the Eagles to victory.

Early in the fourth quarter, however, receiver DeVonta Smith suffered a concussion on what his teammates felt was a dirty play. Smith caught the ball, and was being pushed backwards when Saints defensive tackle Khristian Boyd came running in. The whistle had not blown, and he plowed through Smith.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) is injured on a tackle by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khristian Boyd (97)

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The former No. 10 overall pick never returned to the field, and now is questionable against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week as he is now in concussion protocol.

Following the game, Smith’s teammates sounded off on the hit that sidelined him…

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