Eagles Linebacker Nolan Smith Undergoes Surgery After Playing Super Bowl With Torn Triceps

Smith played through a significant injury in Super Bowl LIX, contributing to the Eagles' dominant victory over the Chiefs before undergoing surgery to repair the damage.

• Nolan Smith tore his triceps during Super Bowl LIX but continued playing, contributing two quarterback hits in the Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
• Smith underwent surgery on February 19 and is expected to be fully ready for the 2025 NFL season, according to multiple reports.
• The 24-year-old linebacker had a breakout season in 2024, recording 6.5 sacks, 42 tackles, and two fumble recoveries in the regular season, along with 4.0 sacks in the playoffs.
• Smith's performance was pivotal in the Eagles' defense, which sacked Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes six times during the Super Bowl, a career-high for Mahomes in a single game.
• Drafted 30th overall by the Eagles in 2023, Smith quickly rose to prominence after stepping into a larger role following teammate Brandon Graham's injury.

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