Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is eligible for a contract extension and it sounds like he will be getting one.
At the NFL Combine this week, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was asked by reporters about how big of a priority signing Smith to a new deal would be this offseason, and without going into details, he made it clear that it’s high on their priority list.
“Well, DeVonta is an incredible person, incredible player,” Roseman said. “Obviously homegrown, young guy. Without getting into specifics, those aren’t guys that you really want to leave.”
The Eagles have until May 2 to pick up Smith’s fifth-year option. He’s on tap to earn a fully guaranteed $15.59 million in 2025, but he’s worth much more than that which is where the extension talks come in.
Smith has been a consistent top target for the Birds since entering the draft as a No. 10 overall pick in 2021.
Through 50 games so far, the Alabama product has caught 240 passes for 3,178 yards with 19 touchdowns.
Smith told the Inquirer earlier this month that he isn’t worried about his future with the Eagles and loves playing for one of the best fan bases in professional sports.
“It’s been amazing. I love playing in Philly,” Smith said. “I don’t think there’s a better sports city in the U.S. I think Philly is top-tier. Any sport, they’re dialed in, that’s what I love about it. I love that we all support each other. Basketball comes to football, football comes to basketball and baseball, we all support each other.”