Nolan Smith's Time in Philly May Be Running Out
Jalyx Hunt's ascent has quietly reshuffled the Eagles' edge rush hierarchy. If Jaelan Phillips returns, there may only be room for two — and Nolan Smith could be the odd man out.
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