Eagles Reunion with Former Pass-Rush Star Amid Nolan Smith’s Injury

Philadelphia, PA — September 25, 2025 — The Philadelphia Eagles’ EDGE room is in flux after Nolan Smith suffered an injury that could sideline him for an extended stretch. In that context, rumors of a reunion with former star Haason Reddick are gaining steam, with #FlyEaglesFly buzzing.

A defensive source admitted, “Smith is progressing, but the reality is we need an answer right now.” The coaching staff is taking a cautious approach—no hard deadline, with player safety the top priority. If the worst-case scenario unfolds and Smith lands on Injured Reserve, the Eagles will hit a difficult stretch of games with noticeably thinner pass-rush depth.

Against that backdrop, Haason Reddick emerges as both a practical and emotional option. His Philly peak came in 2022, when he erupted for 16 regular-season sacks and delivered multiple game-deciding plays in the playoffs; he maintained steady pressure the following year. Just as important, Reddick knows the system—the defensive language, call habits, and eye discipline in Philly—meaning a reunion could drastically shorten the ramp-up time.

On social media, fans are rallying under #BringBackReddick, framing it as the timely spark the locker room needs. A person close to Reddick says he “still holds a special place for Philly” and hasn’t closed the door on a return—provided there’s alignment on role and contract.

General manager Howie Roseman is no stranger to in-season moves. If Smith can’t make it back by Weeks 5–6, the Eagles could consider a mid-round pick package or a player swap to bring Reddick home. Much will depend on the pass-rusher market, cap room, and the NFC landscape over the next month.

“We always monitor the market,” head coach Nick Sirianni has emphasized. “Depth at pass rusher is vital, and there are familiar names we’d consider.”

With a heavy slate approaching, an immediate QB-pressure catalyst might be exactly what the Eagles need to keep their winning trajectory. Will the former star return to Philadelphia before the late-October trade deadline? The answer could shape the Eagles’ season.