NOLAN SMITH JR. #3 - LINEBACKER - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
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Deadspin | Police: Eagles LB Nolan Smith clocked driving 135 mph Deadspin | Police: Eagles LB Nolan Smith clocked driving 135 mph
MAY 21 • DEADSPIN.COM
Arrested on speeding charges Smith was arrested last Friday in Georgia and is accused of speeding and reckless driving, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Impact According to a representative of the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, Smith's vehicle was clocked at 130 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone while the 25-year-old was driving on the interstate. A court date for Smith's case has been set for July 14, though he wouldn't have to appear if he agrees to pay the fines associated with his citations. A 2023 first-round draft pick, Smith has accrued 10.5 sacks and 25 quarterback hits over 45 career games during the regular season and was a standout performer in the Eagles' run to the Super Bowl in 2024, when he racked up four sacks in four playoff contests.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles' Nolan Smith arrested for speeding at 135 mph, reckless driving - UPI.com Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith was arrested on speeding and reckless driving accusations and later released, police told UPI on...
MAY 21 • UPI.COM
What Should Eagles Do Regarding Future Of Nolan Smith Following Arrest? This month has been a rollercoaster for Nolan Smith. The Philadelphia Eagles picked up Smith's fifth-year option earlier in May, guaranteein...
MAY 21 • SI.COM
Eagles' Nolan Smith arrested for speeding after allegedly hitting 135 mph Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested last Friday and accused of speeding and reckless driving in Georgia.
MAY 21 • NYPOST.COM
Nolan Smith arrest details: Eagles pass-rusher charged with speeding, reckless driving | Sporting News Eagles pass-rusher Nolan Smith became the latest current or former Georgia player to be arrested for a driving offense.
MAY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Fifth-year option excercised The Eagles exercised Smith's fifth-year option Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smith will earn another $13.7 million, guaranteeing his services to the Eagles through 2027. The linebacker is coming off a slightly disappointing season that was spoiled by a lingering triceps injury he originally suffered during training camp. Despite the issue, Smith still started 12 regular-season games, logging 31 tackles (15 solo), including 3.0 sacks. Headed into 2026 healthy, Smith will look to produce a year similar to his 2024 season (42 tackles, including 6.5 sacks), which would help greatly in long-term extension discussions with the organization.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
Eagles exercise fifth-year option for Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith are tied with the Eagles through 2027.
APRIL 27 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Three Eagles Players Who May Have Lost Their Jobs After NFL Draft: Is Nolan Smith Bring Relegated? The NFL Draft is always intriguing when teams had new talent to the roster. First-round picks typically are in line to start right away whil...
APRIL 26 • SI.COM

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MARCH 20 • FOX SPORTS
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Misses five games in 2025 Smith played 12 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, tallying 31 tackles (15 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.
Impact Smith was sidelined on IR for five games with a triceps injury, leading to a corresponding drop in production. The 2023 first-round pick started all 12 of his games this season, but he played over 50 percent of defensive snaps just eight times. In three years, Smith has accumulated 9.5 sacks over 45 regular-season games. He figures to play a similar rotational role during the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Highlight: Nolan Smith converges on Kenny Pickett for Philly's fourth sack Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith comes racing off the edge for a sack of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett.
DECEMBER 14, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Takes down QB in loss Friday Smith secured three tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Friday's Week 13 loss to the Bears.
Impact Smith logged a sack of Caleb Williams early in the third quarter that helped hold Chicago to a three-and-out. Smith added another QB hit and finished with three stops for the second straight game. He has 19 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through seven contests on the campaign.
NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game Changers: Jaelan Phillips Sparks Eagles' Defensive Resurgence

Acquired at the deadline, edge rusher Jaelan Phillips is helping the Philly defense return to its dominant form from last year's title run.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Game Changers: Jaelan Phillips Sparks Eagles' Defensive Resurgence

2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 12: How the Cowboys' Defense Jumped 3 Tiers

The drastic improvement of the Dallas D highlights our Week 12 tiered ranking of all 32 NFL defensive units.
NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 12: How the Cowboys' Defense Jumped 3 Tiers

2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 11: Best to Worst From Broncos to Bengals

In a season of inconsistent offense, defense may be more important than ever. So we rank all 32 NFL units from elite to an offense's dream.
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 11: Best to Worst From Broncos to Bengals
Notches first sack in return Smith posted two tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 10-7 win over the Packers on Monday Night Football.
Impact The Packers had driven past the Eagles' 30-yard line late in the second quarter when Smith halted their momentum with a sack of Jordan Love. One play later, Love was sacked again (this time by Nakobe Dean) and turned the ball over on a fumble. Smith logged just a 28 percent defensive snap share, as he was coming off a five-game absence due to a triceps injury.
NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Spadaro: The Eagles edge rushers show out in primetime Jaelan Phillips, Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, and others helped the Eagles’ defensive line dominate against the Packers.
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Eagles Locker Room Interviews: November 10, 2025 Hear from the following players after the Eagles' 10-7 victory over the packers: OLB Jaelan Phillips, OLB Nolan Smith (6:55), WR DeVonta Smi...
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Game Highlights: Eagles 10, Packers 7 The Eagles' defense held the Green Bay offense to just seven points and 261 total yards of offense in a dominant effort as the pass rush cam...
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Highlight: Nolan Smith notches his first sack of 2025 Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love in his first game back since Week 3.
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Officially cleared for MNF Smith (triceps) is active for Monday's game against the Packers.
Impact The Eagles activated Smith from injured reserve earlier in the day, and the third-year pro has officially been cleared to return from a five-game absence. He posted 10 tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble in three games before suffering a triceps injury.
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from IR The Eagles activated Smith (triceps) ahead of Monday night's game against the Packers, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Smith remains questionable for Monday's game, but his activation from injured reserve indicates that he will return from a five-game absence due to a triceps injury he sustained in Week 3 against the Rams. Joshua Uche, Jalyx Hunt and Jihaad Campbell will see less rotational snaps at linebacker if Smith is in fact cleared to play against Green Bay.
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles activate linebacker Nolan Smith from injured reserve before MNF game with Packers

Linebacker Nolan Smith is joining the list of additions to the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense for their Monday night game with the Green Bay Packers
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press
Eagles activate Nolan Smith off Injured Reserve, elevate Patrick Johnson for Monday Night Football Philadelphia will have a few additions to help the edge group tonight.
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
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