There is never a dull moment at the NovaCare Complex. Before their first Week 4 practice, the Philadelphia Eagles announced nine roster moves. The highlight involves third-year star Nolan Smith.
Smith, Jakorian Bennett, and Darius Cooper have all been added to the injured reserve as part of a flurry of roster moves.
Smith aggravated the triceps injury he suffered during the most recent Super Bowl.
What should the Eagles do following Nolan Smith’s injury?
Smith finished Week 3’s game vs. the Los Angeles Rams. At the time, there didn’t seem to be any noticeable concerns. Additionally, the Eagles added three players to the active roster and the scout team. They announced those moves via their social media account.
According to league sources, including ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it is believed that Smith, Cooper, and Bennett won’t require surgery. Shefter also reports Smith could return by Week 10. That’s a Monday Night Football appearance for the Eagles.
Here’s what to expect next.
Vic Fangio, during his Wrek 4 press conference, revealed that he spoke with Kelee Ringo and advised him to stay ready for his opportunity. That chance may come this week as Adoree’ Jackson was also dinged up versus the Rams. Don’t be shocked if Ringo cracks the starting lineup.
Patrick Johnson is a preseason Hall of Famer. He has also been on the active roster since September 8. He has played 37 special teams snaps so far in two games. Za’Darius Smith joined the nest three days before Johnson’s elevation.
Ogbo Okoronkwo and Azeez Ojulari have been healthy scratches all season. These four are the best options for replacing the injured Nolan Smith. Oh, and did you notice that Quez Watkins is back? Don’t worry. Darius Cooper’s job probably isn’t in any danger, but you can understand why we’d bring him into the conversation.
Once dubbed as ‘Fast Batman’ by Darius Slay, he caught 98 passes for 1,249 yards and six TDs during four Eagles seasons. It seems unlikely that he’ll see any targets. The Birds have had enough issues getting the ball to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.