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Philadelphia Eagles' Nolan Smith Jr. Arrested for Allegedly Driving 135 Mph in Georgia
The Eagles edge rusher was clocked at 135 mph in a 70 mph zone and posted bond after the arrest, officials said.
- On Friday, May 15, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia for reckless driving and speeding, with the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office reporting he was clocked at 135 mph in a 70 mph zone.
- Smith posted bond and was released shortly after his booking at the Twiggs County Jail on Friday night, while authorities issued a future court date for the linebacker.
- This incident marks Smith's second driving-related arrest, following a 2022 speeding charge in a construction zone while at the University of Georgia, adding to a pattern among current and former program players.
- The arrest surfaced as the Eagles prepare for organized team activities beginning May 26, and the team recently exercised Smith's fifth-year option, keeping him in Philadelphia through the 2027 season.
- Driving-Related arrests among Georgia football players have exceeded 25 since 2023, drawing national attention to the program's driving culture and raising concerns among former and current players across the NFL.
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Eagles' Nolan Smith Arrested for Speeding at 135 MPH
Police in Georgia have arrested Eagles player Nolan Smith and charged him with reckless driving at speeds of upwards to 135 miles per hour. The post Eagles’ Nolan Smith Arrested for Speeding at 135 MPH appeared first on Breitbart.
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Independent EspañolPhiladelphia Eagles defensive end Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested last week in Georgia for driving 135 miles per hour in a 70 zone, authorities said.
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