Eagles Lock in Nolan Smith with Five-Year Option

0:00On April 2-8, Philadelphia Eagles just locked in Edge Russia, Nolan Smith, by picking up his fifth-year option, keeping him on the roster for at least two more seasons through 2027. This move follows the team's playbook with top draft picks like Devonta Smith and Jordan Davis, who got extensions right after their options were, exercised, and Jalen Carter just joined that list this week. Smith had a rocky start with injuries, playing only 12 games last season due to a triceps issue, but he still posted 33 pressures, 3-sacks, and a solid 15.4% pressure rate. Now with new additions like Jonathan Greenert and Jalen Phillips, Smith slots into a deep rotation alongside Jelix Hunt, where staying healthy could, mean a breakout year and big snaps. Eagles' belief Smith's second half surge last season is a sign of things to come, setting him up to earn that long-term deal if he outperforms the competition and dominates the line. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.