Smith sat out Friday, and McKee's target list just got a lot shorter

DeVonta Smith did not practice Friday, putting his availability for Monday night's game against Dallas in real doubt. That's the second consecutive day he's been off the field, and with the Eagles already navigating life without Jalen Hurts — out for the season with blood clots in his lungs — losing Smith would strip Tanner McKee of the one receiver on the roster who can consistently win against a good secondary.

Dallas Goedert is also questionable after missing Thursday with a knee issue, so the tight end option isn't clean either. What's left is a group headlined by Darius Cooper, who has been productive in a limited role this season, and Dontayvion Wicks, who is himself listed as questionable. The depth chart at receiver runs to Erik Ezukanma and Britain Covey. That's a thin room for any quarterback, let alone one still finding his footing.

Saquon Barkley returning to practice is the one piece of good news on the offensive side, and it matters more now than it did Thursday. If Smith and Goedert are limited or out Monday, the Eagles' most reliable way to move the ball is handing it to Barkley and asking McKee to manage the game rather than carry it. That's a workable plan against some opponents. The Cowboys are not one of the easier tests.

McKee has been steady — 423 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions through three games — but he's been operating with some structure around him. Monday night, that structure may be mostly gone.