Eagles Trade For Former 1,000-Yard Slot WR Amid DeVonta Smith Ankle Sprain
Philadelphia, PA — The Philadelphia Eagles have made a timely move to stabilize their receiving corps, acquiring Hunter Renfrow to compensate for an ankle injury to DeVonta Smith. League sources say Philadelphia will send a 2026 fifth-round pick plus a conditional seventh-round pick swap to the Las Vegas Raiders to finalize the deal.
Medical evaluation confirmed a Grade 1 ankle sprain for Smith, who is expected to miss 2–3 weeks after exiting late in the third quarter of the Week 4 game. His absence leaves the Eagles without a reliable “chain-mover” in the slot and removes a key piece of their quick game.
“Renfrow brings steadiness, dependability, and timely separation right when we need it,” GM Howie Roseman said (per team sources). “He lets us keep our offensive structure without changing our identity.”
A 2019 fifth-round pick, Renfrow posted a 103-catch, 1,038-yard season in 2021, thriving on choice/crosser/option routes and generating YAC after short receptions. In Nick Sirianni/Kellen Moore’s system, Renfrow is expected to mesh with A.J. Brown in the X/over-route role, open space for Dallas Goedert on seam/option concepts, and give Jalen Hurts a trustworthy target on third-and-6.
Tactical impact:
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Keep drives on schedule: Mitigates three-and-outs via quick-game staples (stick/snag/mesh) while Smith is out.
Formational variety: Enables more bunch/stack and empty looks without sacrificing timing.
Depth management: Reduces pressure to push depth WRs (Parris Campbell/Britain Covey) beyond their optimal roles.
“We’re not chasing a headline — we’re finding the right piece,” head coach Nick Sirianni said. “Hunter understands spacing and how to find soft spots. That keeps the whole system flowing.”
The Eagles will use the coming week to recalibrate target shares ahead of Week 6. On X, Philly fans reacted immediately: “Renfrow to Philly? Perfect for third-and-medium!” In a tightly contested NFC, small edges on money downs can swing outcomes — and this move is designed to keep Philadelphia’s offense humming while Smith heals.
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