Philadelphia is placing star third-year pass rusher Nolan Smith on injured reserve, meaning he’ll miss at least four games.
Philadelphia is placing star third-year pass rusher Nolan Smith on injured reserve, meaning he’ll miss at least four games. Smith, cornerback Jakorian Bennett, and rookie wide receiver will all go on injured reserve. The Eagles signed safety Marcus Epps, tight end Cameron Latu, and veteran cornerback Parry Nickerson to the active roster. They signed linebacker Lance Dixon, cornerback Eli Ricks, and wide receiver Quez Watkins to the practice squad.
Smith reportedly re-injured the same Triceps he tore in the Super Bowl 59 win over Kansas City, and the Eagles are hopeful he can return by Week 9. Smith has eight pressures this season, according to Pro Football Focus, and was off to a strong start after racking up 6.5 sacks in the regular season and a franchise record four in the playoffs.