Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) makes a tackle on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second quarter in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee
Nolan Smith sustained a torn triceps in the first half of Super Bowl LIX, but remained in for the rest of the 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs anyway, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Media.
Fortunately for the Eagles, Smith had the injury surgically repaired and isn't expected to miss any time in 2025:
#Eagles pass-rusher Nolan Smith tore his triceps in the Super Bowl LIX win over the #Chiefs — and played through it in the second half, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
Smith, who performed in the second half on one arm, had surgery on Wednesday and will be ready for the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/Atmq0pcXkV
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 21, 2025
Smith had two quarterback hits in a game where the Eagles defensive line overwhelmed Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense, leading to a blowout victory that wasn't even as close as the lopsided final score would lead you to believe.
After not making a ton of an impact in his rookie season, the former first-round pick excelled in Vic Fangio's defense this past year, recording 42 combined tackles, 11 quarterback hits and 6 1/2 sacks. With the possibility that Brandon Graham retires and Josh Sweat departs in free agency, Smith will be excepted to fill an even bigger role in 2025.
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