Smith recorded two total tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss in Sunday's 28-3 win over the Giants.
The 2023 first-round pick has seen increased playing time with Philadelphia's first-team defense over the past two weeks, recording five total tackles, including 2.0 sacks. Smith could continue seeing more work as one of the Eagles' top edge rushers as the season progresses, especially if he keeps playing the way he has over the last two games.
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Eagles' Nolan Smith: Mostly special teams as rookie
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Smith recorded 18 tackles and 1.0 sacks in 17 regular-season games in his rookie season.
Smith's low numbers are at least somewhat due to his role, as he didn't play more than eight defensive snaps in a game until Week 12. His season high in that category remained at 21 until the final week of the regular season, when the team rested several starters. The 30th overall pick will look to compete for a larger defensive role in camp this summer.
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Eagles' Nolan Smith: Still not practicing
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Smith (shoulder) will not participate in Monday's practice, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.
Smith has not practiced since injuring his right shoulder during a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 17. The rookie first-round pick has just under two weeks left to get back to full health before Sept. 10's regular-season opener at New England.
