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Why was Eagles star Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested ahead of the new season

Nolan Smith Jr. is facing a legal issue before the Philadelphia Eagles fully turn toward the new NFL season. The Eagles pass rusher was arrested in Georgia after authorities accused him of driving at an extreme speed on the interstate.

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Eagles LB Nolan Smith Arrested For Reckless Driving

Per ESPN’s Tim McManus, Eagles LB Nolan Smith was arrested Friday and accused of speeding and reckless driving in Georgia. McManus mentions notes by the sheriff said Smith was clocked going 135 mph in a 70 mph zone on the interstate at 10:41 pm.

Nolan Smith News / 5 GOATs / May 21

Report: Eagles LB Nolan Smith arrested for speeding, reckless driving

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith was arrested in Georgia last week, according to WMAZ-TV. He was charged with speeding and reckless driving. Smith was driving on Interstate 16 in Twiggs County, Georgia, at approx.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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A.J. Brown News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / May 20

Three Rams Players Eagles Should Consider Receiving In Potential A.J. Brown Trade

The Philadelphia Eagles were close to trading A.J. Brown to the Los Angeles Rams. While the deal never materialized, the Rams were interested enough in Brown to get him prior to the post-June 1 deadline that will help the Eagles spread the cap hit over multiple seasons.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Devonta Smith News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 20

DeVonta Smith a ‘man possessed’ in pursuit of becoming Eagles’ new No. 1 WR

With AJ Brown a member of the Philadelphia Eagles in name only, all eyes are on DeVonta Smith, who will need to step up to become the new No. 1 wide receiver in Nick Sirianni’s offense.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / May 20

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Talks With Rams Advanced Further Than Negotiations With Patriots

Less than two weeks remain until the A.J. Brown trade window truly opens, with June 2 looming as the point where the Eagles‘ financial burden would ease and create a manageable dead money blow for 2026.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / May 20

Why An Eagles' Trade With The Rams For A.J. Brown Doesn’t Make Sense

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles will again enter the 2026 season as one of the NFL’s better teams, at least according to the betting markets. Following the

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Julio Jones Weighs In on Jalen Hurts Not Attending A.J. Brown Wedding

Julio Jones is not buying too much into the noise around Jalen Hurts missing A.J. Brown’s wedding. With Brown’s Eagles future already under heavy speculation,

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / May 20

The Three Eagles Draft Picks Most Likely To Get Cut

The Philadelphia Eagles made eight draft picks, seven of which are signed and ready to go for training camp. This is where the fun begins. The majority of these draft picks are going to make the roster, especially the players selected on Day 1 and Day 2.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 20

Patriots' Kyle Williams addresses ongoing trade rumors involving Eagles' A.J. Brown

Williams addressed the possible acquisition of Brown by the Patriots.

NFC Super Bowl contender could re-enter sweepstakes for Eagles' A.J. Brown

Eagles' DeVonta Smith has reportedly had strong reaction to A.J. Brown trade rumors

NFL analyst names best fit for WR Stefon Diggs amid four potential options

Patriots players address starting 2026 season with Super Bowl rematch vs. Seahawks

The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD catch NFL games leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 20

Ex-Eagles star Julio Jones throws cold water on Jalen Hurts’ rumored no-show at AJ Brown’s wedding

Some might’ve suspected trouble in paradise after Jalen Hurts skipped AJ Brown’s wedding, but their former Philadelphia Eagles teammate Julio Jones isn’t concerned.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / May 20

Eagles' Smith has reportedly had strong reaction to Brown trade rumors

Eagles' DeVonta Smith has reportedly had strong reaction to A.J. Brown trade rumors

While the team on the other end of the deal remained a mystery as of the afternoon of May 20, it has seemed likely for months that the Eagles will eventually trade Brown.

Hall of Famer makes feelings clear on Eagles' A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts situations

NFC Super Bowl contender could re-enter sweepstakes for Eagles' A.J. Brown

Buzz growing around new potential A.J. Brown trade suitor

The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD catch NFL games leaders' quiz

Jalen Hurts News / A to Z Sports / May 20

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is a part of a list that no NFL player wants to be on ahead of the 2026 regular season

Jalen Hurts has been the face of controversy for much of the offseason, and now he’s garnering a new label that no NFL player wants any part of. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has become one of the more polarizing players in the entire NFL.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 20

Chiefs should entertain trading for Eagles WR A.J. Brown after Rashee Rice's jail stint

Wide receiver Rashee Rice's latest legal issue should make the Kansas City Chiefs consider trading for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown.

NFC Super Bowl contender could re-enter sweepstakes for Eagles' A.J. Brown

WR Rashee Rice's jail stint, surgery create more concerns for Chiefs offense

NFL analyst names best fit for WR Stefon Diggs amid four potential options

Hall of Famer makes feelings clear on Eagles' A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts situations

The 'Most 100-yard, 1-TD catch NFL games leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 20

NFC Super Bowl contender could re-enter sweepstakes for Eagles' A.J. Brown

Could another team still disrupt the expected trade of Brown to the Patriots?

NFL analyst names best fit for WR Stefon Diggs amid four potential options

Hall of Famer makes feelings clear on Eagles' A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts situations

Eagles would be wise to protect Jalen Hurts by bringing back a familiar face

Sean McVay reveals when and why he almost quit serving as Rams HC

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / May 20

Eagles Shouldn't Be Concerned Markel Bell Remains Last Draft Pick Unsigned

Signing draft picks doesn't have the drama it once had. Thanks to the rookie wage scale instituted in 2011, draft picks are typically signed by the conclusion of minicamp -- if not before.