Eagles LB Nolan Smith Jr. undergoes triceps surgery

Field Level Media|published: 02/22/2025, 11:22am EST

Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) reacts after a play against the Washington Commanders during the first half of the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. underwent surgery to repair a torn triceps earlier in the week but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 season, multiple media outlets reported.

Smith appeared to sustain the injury while chasing Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the Eagles' 40-22 victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.

Smith, 24, recorded 6.5 sacks to go along with 42 tackles, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble in 16 games (10 starts) last season.

He has 60 tackles and 7.5 sacks in 33 career games (10 starts) since being selected by the Eagles with the 30th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Georgia.

--Field Level Media