Sources: OLB Smith out through Eagles' Nov. bye

Philadelphia Eagles extracurricular linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. strained his triceps Sunday and present is expected to beryllium sidelined done the team's Nov. 2 bye, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter connected Wednesday.

Smith could instrumentality for the Monday nighttime crippled astatine the Green Bay Packers connected Nov. 10.

Smith had triceps country a week aft the Super Bowl and aggravated the wounded past week.

The Eagles placed Smith connected injured reserve Wednesday, sidelining him for astatine slightest the adjacent 4 games. The squad besides placed cornerback Jakorian Bennett and wide receiver Darius Cooper connected IR.

Philadelphia signed information Marcus Epps, choky extremity Cameron Latu and cornerback Parry Nickerson to the progressive roster successful corresponding moves.

Linebacker Lance Dixon, antiaircraft backmost Eli Ricks and wide receiver Quez Watkins were signed to the signifier squad.

The Eagles (3-0) sojourn the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-0) this Sunday successful a matchup of undefeated teams.