Overview
- Smith, 33, announced on Instagram that he is ending his 11-year NFL career, finishing with 70.5 sacks across six teams.
- He signed with Philadelphia on Sept. 5 and appeared in five games in a rotational role, recording 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
- Philadelphia moved him to the Reserve/Retired list on Monday, creating an open spot on the active roster.
- The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported the choice was personal and unrelated to the team, and head coach Nick Sirianni said he learned of it Monday and wished Smith well.
- The Eagles’ already thin edge group now features Jalyx Hunt, Josh Uche, Azeez Ojulari and Patrick Johnson, with Nolan Smith on IR and targeting a post-bye return, and local reporting suggests they could seek help before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.