Nolan Smith's Pitch Count Ends, Usage Soars Post-Injury with Increased Production

Eagles defensive end Nolan Smith is no longer on a pitch count after returning from a five-game stint on IR due to a triceps injury, which required surgery following Super Bowl LIX. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio confirmed his usage is increasing, with snap counts rising from 27.9% in Week 10 to 61.9% in Week 15. Smith has shown improved production in his last four games, tallying 2 sacks, 4 QB hits, and 16 pressures. Fangio noted Smith is "getting better and more comfortable" and "back to where he was."