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Eagles Put Nolan Smith on Injured Reserve After Triceps Setback

Reports point to a re-aggravated triceps with a return targeted after the Week 9 bye.

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Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) reacts against the Green Bay Packers during the second half in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The team placed OLB Nolan Smith, CB Jakorian Bennett and WR Darius Cooper on injured reserve, ruling each out for a minimum of four games.
  • Multiple outlets report Smith strained the same triceps repaired after the Super Bowl, with his absence expected to extend through the bye and a potential Week 10 return reported.
  • Philadelphia moved S Marcus Epps, TE Cameron Latu and CB Parry Nickerson to the 53-man roster and added LB Lance Dixon, DB Eli Ricks and WR Quez Watkins to the practice squad.
  • Smith logged 6.5 sacks in 2024 plus four in the postseason; this season he has 10 tackles, a forced fumble and eight pressures, per Pro Football Focus.
  • The Eagles have three sacks in three games, underscoring the pass-rush hit, while Bennett’s injury was not disclosed and Cooper is dealing with a shoulder issue.