Eagles Coach Says Nolan Smith Matter Was Handled as Linebacker Appears At OTAs

His presence at practice keeps him in the defensive rotation as legal citations head to a July court date that may be settled by paying fines.

Overview

Law enforcement in Twiggs County, Georgia, arrested Nolan Smith on May 15 on charges of speeding and reckless driving after officials said he was clocked at 135 mph on Interstate 16.
Smith was booked, posted bond and was released the same night, and a July 14 court date is scheduled with officials saying he may not need to appear if the fines are paid beforehand.
On May 27 Eagles coach Nick Sirianni told reporters at organized team activities that the team had privately "addressed it" and stressed learning and accountability while declining to disclose discipline details.
Smith attended the Eagles’ second OTA session and is expected to remain in the team’s defensive rotation, a notable development given his increased role and sack production in 2025.
The episode is framed against a prior 2022 reckless-driving citation for Smith and past driving-related legal matters involving former Georgia players, which raises reputational questions the team could revisit depending on the court outcome and any internal discipline.