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Eagles Could Make Surprise Move With 25-Year-Old Defender

The Philadelphia Eagles entered the 2026 season as recent Super Bowl champions but sit at 2-2 after four games, dealing with injuries and uneven play on both sides of the ball.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 5:32 AM
Eagles Could Make Surprise Move With 25-Year-Old Defender
Key Things to Know
  • Edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. has surfaced as a potential trade candidate for the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • The 25-year-old leads Philadelphia with two sacks through the first four games of the 2026 season.
  • Smith remains under contract through the 2027 NFL season following the exercise of his fifth-year option.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia Eagles could potentially entertain trade offers for 25-year-old edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. ahead of the Nov. 3 deadline. Following a 2-2 start to the season, reporter Jimmy Kempski suggested Smith among possible trade candidates if the franchise shifts from buyers to sellers.

Smith leads the Eagles with two sacks through four games and remains under contract through 2027. While league sources have not confirmed active trade negotiations, moving Smith could yield draft capital after Philadelphia recently traded center Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens.

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