IR
Injury Triceps
Est. Return 11/10/2025
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
10
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Smith didn't have a major role as a rookie after being drafted 30th overall in 2023, but he stepped up in his second season to start 10 games. He finished second on the Eagles with 6.5 sacks (plus four more in the playoffs) and eighth on the team with 42 tackles. He tore his triceps during the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win and underwent surgery, but he's recovered and lines up to be one of the team's top edge rushers again in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $11.99 million contract with the Eagles in May of 2023.
Expected back after Week 9 bye
The Eagles placed Smith (triceps) on injured reserve Wednesday and anticipate him retaking the field in time to suit up Nov. 10 versus the Packers in Week 10, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith's placement on IR is official, and it appears that he'll be forced to miss more than the four-game minimum required by that transaction. He aggravated the same triceps that required him to undergo surgery after Philadelphia's win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Za'Darius Smith will likely handle a larger role on defense, beginning Sunday against the Buccaneers, with Smith sidelined.
Smith's placement on IR is official, and it appears that he'll be forced to miss more than the four-game minimum required by that transaction. He aggravated the same triceps that required him to undergo surgery after Philadelphia's win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Za'Darius Smith will likely handle a larger role on defense, beginning Sunday against the Buccaneers, with Smith sidelined.
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How do Nolan Smith's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
238 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secVertical Jump
41.5 inBroad Jump
128 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
32.63 in
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Smith looked like a potential top-10 pick in the 2023 Draft but fell all the way to pick No. 30, where the Eagles snapped him up to join their group of young Georgia defenders. His 4.39 speed is his calling card, but it does come with small size, as he checks in at 6-2, 238 pounds. Smith didn't post elite sack numbers in college, topping out at 4.5 as a junior, and his unique profile makes him hard to project. That said, he has the makings of an NFL edge rusher and will have a great example to learn from in teammate Haason Reddick.
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Sees big snap share Thursday
Smith recorded four tackles (one solo) during Thursday's 24-20 win versus the Cowboys.
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Cleared to practice
Smith (concussion) participated in the Eagles' joint practice against the Browns on Wednesday.
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Leaves practice early
Smith (concussion) exited practice early Monday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.
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Practicing during camp
Smith (triceps) is practicing during training camp, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
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Recovering well from surgery
Smith (triceps) said Tuesday that his rehab is going well, and he expects to be "striking" next week, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
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To miss several weeks
Smith suffered a strained triceps in a Week 3 win over the Rams and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Adam Schefter and Tim McManus of ESPN report.
ANALYSIS
The earliest Smith will be eligible to return is for a Week 10 Monday night matchup against the Packers. The third-year linebacker, who posted 6.5 sacks, 11 total quarterback hits and eight total tackles for loss during the 2024 regular season, had yet to record a sack through three games this season. However, his eight quarterback pressures ranked second on the Eagles behind Jalyx Hunt.
The earliest Smith will be eligible to return is for a Week 10 Monday night matchup against the Packers. The third-year linebacker, who posted 6.5 sacks, 11 total quarterback hits and eight total tackles for loss during the 2024 regular season, had yet to record a sack through three games this season. However, his eight quarterback pressures ranked second on the Eagles behind Jalyx Hunt.