Tim McManus
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles beginning edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. strained his triceps in Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Rams, sources informed ESPN's Adam Schefter, an damage that has landed him on injured reserve.
Smith may return for the Monday evening sport on the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Nov. 10. He had left triceps surgical procedure per week after the Tremendous Bowl and aggravated the damage final week. The plan now's to let him relaxation, then return after the workforce's Nov. 2 bye, sources mentioned.
The Eagles introduced that Smith, cornerback Jakorian Bennett (undisclosed) and rookie broad receiver Darius Cooper (shoulder) are being positioned on IR, sidelining all three gamers for not less than 4 video games.
Not one of the accidents would require surgical procedure, in accordance with a league supply, and the hope is that every one three gamers will return across the Eagles' Week 9 bye.
Smith, 24, was chosen thirtieth general by Philadelphia within the 2023 draft out of Georgia. He got here into his personal final season, posting 6.5 sacks, 11 quarterback hits and eight tackles for loss.
Smith was anticipated to be the highest edge rusher on the workforce with the offseason departures of Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat. He didn't have a sack by means of three video games however did generate eight quarterback pressures, the second-most on the workforce behind Jalyx Hunt, per NextGen Stats.
Hunt, Joshua Uche and the not too long ago acquired Za'Darius Smith will seemingly lead the pass-rushing efforts in Smith's absence. The Eagles even have Ogbo Okoronkwo, Patrick Johnson and Azeez Ojulari on the roster.
In corresponding strikes, Philadelphia signed security Marcus Epps, tight finish Cameron Latu and cornerback Parry Nickerson to the lively roster. Additionally they signed linebacker Lance Dixon, defensive again Eli Ricks and receiver Quez Watkins to the observe squad.
In a bit of excellent damage information for the Eagles, proper deal with Lane Johnson was at observe after exiting Sunday's sport with a neck damage. A supply mentioned Johnson suffered a stinger on a tush push play and wasn't anticipated to overlook additional time. Nook Adoree' Jackson (groin) additionally participated in observe.
The Eagles (3-0) go to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0) this Sunday in a matchup of undefeated groups.
