Report: Eagles' Nolan Smith Tore Triceps in Super Bowl Win; Played Through Injury

A triceps tear didn't stop Philadelphia Eagles pass-rusher Nolan Smith from closing out the team's 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, Smith underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair the triceps injury that he suffered against Kansas City. The 24-year-old performed "on one arm" in the second half of the Super Bowl, per Rapoport.

Smith finished with two quarterback hits against the Chiefs.

While the 24-year-old's offseason activity will be affected by the procedure, Garafolo noted that he's expected to be ready heading into Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Smith was selected by the Eagles with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, recording one sack in 17 games as a rookie while primarily operating as a depth option.

He's coming off a breakout 2024 season, starting in 10 of his 16 games played. Smith racked up 42 tackles, 15 pressures, 11 quarterback hits, 6.5 sacks and two passes defensed.

He served as a key piece on an Eagles team that owned the second-best scoring defense in the NFL, allowing just 17.8 points per game during the regular season.

The Georgia product continued to excel during Philadelphia's playoff run, recording four sacks and a forced fumble in four postseason appearances.

Smith wasn't the only Eagles player to fight through an injury in the Super Bowl, with center Cam Jurgens playing through nerve pain in his back throughout the second half of the title game. Jurgens later underwent surgery to address the issue.

The Eagles clinched their second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history partly due to the heroics of Smith, who persevered through a triceps tear after halftime to close out the win.