The Eagles have remained very high on rookie running back Wendell Smallwood despite the fact that he has not played in the first two preseason games due to a quad injury.
Smallwood said on Saturday that he "was trying to force myself to have a good week" so that he could suit up last Thursday against the Steelers. Smallwood was limited in practice leading up to the game, and still couldn't hit top speed so he was given more time to rest.
"It's been very frustrating not being able to be out there with the guys, especially this one, watching the guys get pumped up and beating up on the Steelers," Smallwood said.