Ainias Smith, the Philadelphia Eagles' fifth-round pick from Texas A&M, has been activated from injured reserve after an ankle injury sidelined him for over eight weeks. Smith's return comes just in time for the Eagles' matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Despite a challenging training camp, where he missed organized activities due to a shin stress fracture, Smith showcased his potential in the preseason finale with six receptions and a punt return. His activation was made possible by a new NFL rule allowing players on injured reserve to return after a minimum of four weeks.