Nolan Smith exits with concussion, Eagles down to three edge rushers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Nolan Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles left the game against the Carolina Panthers due to a concussion after helmet-to-helmet contact. Prior to his exit, he recorded three tackles and a sack. The Eagles entered the matchup without edge rushers Jalyx Hunt and A.J. Epenesa, further straining their defense. With Smith sidelined, only Jonathan Greenard, Arnold Ebiketie, and Keyshawn James-Newby remain active for the game, adding pressure to the remaining players amid injury concerns.
- •Nolan Smith ruled out with a concussion during the first half.
- •Smith previously recorded a sack in the game against the Panthers.
- •Jalyx Hunt and A.J. Epenesa were inactive due to injuries.
- •Eagles now have three active edge rushers: Greenard, Ebiketie, and James-Newby.
- •Smith's injury adds pressure to the remaining pass rush options.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Another Eagles edge rusher goes down with an injury
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles down to three edge rushers after Nolan Smith exits vs. Panthers
"Nolan Smith headed to the locker room after helmet-to-helmet contact against Carolina, further thinning Philadelphia’s edge rotation
"Eagles OLB Nolan Smith was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Panthers due to a concussion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 6:18 PMAnother Eagles edge rusher goes down with an injury
Eagles OLB Nolan Smith was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Panthers due to a concussion.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 6:14 PMEagles down to three edge rushers after Nolan Smith exits vs. Panthers
Nolan Smith headed to the locker room after helmet-to-helmet contact against Carolina, further thinning Philadelphia’s edge rotation
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