GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Linebacker Nolan Smith is joining the list of additions to the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense for their Monday night game with the Green Bay Packers.
The Eagles said Monday they had activated the 2023 first-round pick from injured reserve. Smith hasn’t played since hurting his triceps in a 33-26 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 21.
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He won’t be the only fresh face on Philadelphia’s defense.
The Eagles acquired edge rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins at the trade deadline and also welcomed back 37-year-old Brandon Graham, who ended his brief retirement. Phillips had recorded three sacks for Miami this season.
Smith recorded 6½ sacks and Graham had 3½ last season during the Eagles’ Super Bowl title run. Smith had four more sacks during the playoffs.
Philadelphia also acquired former Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander last week, but he didn’t make the trip to Green Bay as he continues to recover from a knee issue. Alexander was a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback with the Packers from 2018-24 before getting released in the offseason. The Eagles got him in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.
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