BREAKING: Eagles place Nolan Smith on IR, expected to return by November 10th

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 ImagesThe Philadelphia Eagles will be without one of their most dynamic young defenders for at least the next month. Nolan Smith, the third-year edge rusher whose Super Bowl triceps injury required offseason surgery, has landed on injured reserve after re-aggravating the same muscle. The timetable means he’ll miss a minimum of four games, with the Eagles hoping the damage isn’t more severe.

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