The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced NINE roster moves on Wednesday afternoon. Here’s an overview: • EDGE Nolan Smith, CB Jakorian Bennett, and WR Darius Cooper were placed on injured reserve. • S Marcus Epps, TE Cameron Latu, and CB Parry Nickerson were signed to the roster. • CB Eli Ricks, WR Quez Watkins, and LB Lance Dixon were signed to the practice squad.

Whew. Much to unpack here.

Let’s sort through this news on a player-by-player basis.

NOLAN SMITH

Uh, excuse me?

There was no indication that Smith was even injured at all, let alone a candidate to go on IR and miss at least four games. Bizarre.

Smith’s injury reportedly doesn’t require surgery. More information here:

Here are the five games Smith is expected to miss prior to the Eagles’ Week 9 bye:

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