Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith has publicly apologized to the team organization, including executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman and Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie, following his May arrest for driving 136 MPH in a 70 MPH zone on Interstate 16 in Twiggs County, Georgia. Smith was cited for speeding and reckless driving.
The incident occurred when Smith was stopped by the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. According to a Facebook post from the Sheriff's Office at the time, the stop was initiated without incident, the driver was cooperative, and the driver voluntarily returned to the Sheriff's Office where citations were issued, bond was posted, and the driver was released without drama or injuries.
Smith addressed the incident publicly for the first time, stating, "I apologized to the organization and, um, I'll make that apology now... I represent the Eagles no matter where I go. You know, Georgia, Florida. It doesn't matter. And that's one of the ones that I own up and I apologize for. And it's just like that we make mistakes and it can't happen again, and that's unacceptable."
He confirmed he extended his apologies to Roseman and Lurie, emphasizing, "I can't let my teammates down like that. They hold me to a different accountability on and off the field."
The Eagles have accepted Smith's apology, and he is expected to receive significant playing time from his linebacker position. The team has indicated no disciplinary action has been taken, and Smith remains under contract through the 2027 season.
However, the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy may still lead to league-level scrutiny. An arrest typically triggers an investigation by the league. Fox News Digital has reached out to the NFL for comment regarding whether an investigation involving Smith is ongoing or has been closed, but has not yet received a response. It is possible the league may defer to the team's disciplinary actions, which have already been taken.