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Tue, 18 Jul 2017 07:36:31 -0700

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith, who is likely to be cut, is due a $594,000 roster bonus on the third day of training camp. If he's released before that kicks in, the team would save $1,483,515.

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| Source: PhillyVoice.com - Jimmy Kempski

Sun, 28 May 2017 20:00:01 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith will be cut, according to beat writer Jimmy Kempski.

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| Source: PhillyVoice.com - Jimmy Kempski

Tue, 23 May 2017 15:01:42 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith was not present for the start of organized team activities Tuesday, May 23. OTAs are voluntary.

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| Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane

Mon, 01 May 2017 15:27:58 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles DE Marcus Smith's fifth-year option will not be picked up by the Eagles, according to a source.

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| Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 13:26:16 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles DE Marcus Smith (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 13.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:49:43 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 1. DE Marcus Smith (shoulder) fully participated in practice.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:17:17 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 30. OG Brandon Brooks (illness) and DE Marcus Smith (shoulder) fully participated in practice.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:23:57 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith (shoulder) suffered a left shoulder injury in the Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers and he was unable to return.

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| Source: CSNPhilly.com - Reuben Frank

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:49:18 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles DL Bennie Logan (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 21. OL Allen Barbre (ankle), CBs Ron Brooks (calf) and CB Leodis McKelvin (hamstring), C Jason Kelce (foot), LB Mychal Kendricks (ribs), S Rodney McLeod (shoulder) and DL Marcus Smith (groin) were able to practice in full.

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| Source: NFLMedia.com

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:21:41 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles DT Bennie Logan (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 20. CB Ron Brooks (calf) was limited during practice. OG Allen Barbre (ankle), C Jason Kelce (foot), LB Mychal Kendricks (ribs), CB Leodis McKelvin (hamstring), SS Rodney McLeod (shoulder) and DE Marcus Smith (groin) fully participated in practice.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:08:47 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles CB Ron Brooks (calf), C Jason Kelce (foot), DT Bennie Logan (groin) and DE Marcus Smith (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 19. OG Allen Barbre (ankle) and LB Mychal Kendricks (ribs) were limited during practice, while CB Leodis McKelvin (hamstring) and FS Rodney McLeod (shoulder) fully participated in practice.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:13:25 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith (undisclosed), DT Mike Martin (undisclosed), FS Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) and OT Jason Peters (quadriceps) will miss the first preseason game Thursday, Aug. 11.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:33:34 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles OT Jason Peters (quadriceps), FS Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) and LB Marcus Smith (undisclosed) are out of practice Monday, Aug. 8.

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| Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman

Fri, 27 May 2016 18:15:29 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith will play defensive end in defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's scheme, and Smith said he understands his role and expects to be a different player in 2016.

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| Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 10:38:16 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles OG Allen Barbre (calf), DE Vinny Curry (illness), OT Lane Johnson (shoulder, ankle), DT Bennie Logan (knee), CB Byron Maxwell (ankle), CB Eric Rowe (ankle), LB Marcus Smith (hamstring), DE Cedric Thornton (ankle) and OG Matt Tobin (knee) practiced fully Friday, Dec. 18, and are probable for Week 15.

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| Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:30:35 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles DE Vinny Curry (illness) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 17. OG Allen Barbre (calf), OT Lane Johnson (shoulder, ankle), DT Bennie Logan (knee), CB Byron Maxwell (ankle), CB Eric Rowe (ankle), LB Marcus Smith (hamstring), DE Cedric Thornton (ankle) and OG Matt Tobin (knee) practiced in full.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 11:26:17 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles CB Byron Maxwell (ankle) was out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. OG Allen Barbre (calf), OT Lane Johnson (shoulder, ankle), DT Bennie Logan (knee), CB Eric Rowe (ankle), LB Marcus Smith (hamstring), DE Cedric Thornton (ankle) and G Matt Tobin (knee) practiced in full.

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| Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

Sun, 04 Oct 2015 08:33:00 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles have declared DL Cedric Thornton, FS Chris Maragos, OG Julian Vandervelde, LB Kiko Alonso, LB Marcus Smith, DE Taylor Hart, QB Thaddeus Lewis inactive for Week 4.

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Sun, 20 Sep 2015 12:17:52 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles have declared DL Brandon Bair, OT Dennis Kelly, CB Denzel Rice, OG Julian Vandervelde, LB Marcus Smith, WR Seyi Ajirotutu, QB Stephen Morris inactive for Week 2.

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Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:23:54 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles WR Seyi Ajirotutu (concussion, elbow) is out for Week 2. LB Marcus Smith (hamstring) practiced all week and is probable.

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| Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:24:37 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles WR Seyi Ajirotutu (concussion, elbow) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 17. LB Marcus Smith (hamstring) practiced in full.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:18:47 -0700

Philadlephia Eagles WR Seyi Ajirotutu (concussion, eblow) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 16. LB Marcus Smith (hamstring) was a full participant.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:42:44 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles have declared DL Brandon Bair, OT Dennis Kelly, CB Denzel Rice, OG Josh Andrews, RB Kenjon Barner, LB Marcus Smith, QB Stephen Morris inactive for Week 1.

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Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:53:06 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith (hamstring) fully participated in practice Saturday, Sept. 12, and is listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.

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| Source: NFL.com

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:39:51 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 11.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:06:42 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 10.

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| Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:13:03 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith (hamstring) will miss two to three weeks with a hamstring injury and expects to be ready for the season opener.

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| Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman and Jeff McLane

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:29:05 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith (hamstring) was carted off during practice Thursday, Aug. 20, after suffering a hamstring injury.

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| Source: NJ Advanced Media - Matt Lombardo

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 16:13:43 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith hasn't done enough to prove to coaches he can be the top substitute at outside linebacker in 2015. Head coach Chip Kelly complimented Smith's play three days into training camp, but he also noted LB Brad Jones as a potential alternative.

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| Source: Philadelphia Daily News - Les Bowen

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:29:42 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles RB Kenjon Barner (undisclosed), LB DeMeco Ryans (Achilles'), LB Marcus Smith (leg) and SS Earl Wolff (knee) are out of practice Tuesday, June 2.

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| Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman

Sat, 16 May 2015 19:54:24 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith has gained 15 pounds and put on lots of muscle since last season, according to LB Connor Barwin. "He's one of the stronger guys on our defense now," Barwin said. "He took the offseason and did what he needed to do, which was get bigger, stronger. Now we're just excited to see what happens when we put the pads on."

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| Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:25:05 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith has played just 74 snaps this season, which are the second fewest of any first-round pick from this year's draft.

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| Source: Philadelphia Daily News - Jake Kaplan

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:05:14 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith was one of only three players that were active in Week 11 that did not play against the Green Bay Packers, and head coach Chip Kelly said he wants to see more consistency out of the rookie. Smith has made only five appearances all season after being selected 26th overall in this year's draft.

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| Source: Delaware County Times - Jack McCaffery

Sun, 02 Nov 2014 08:29:35 -0800

The Philadelphia Eagles have declared WR Brad Smith, OT Dennis Kelly, OG Julian Vandervelde, LB Marcus Smith, QB Matt Barkley, FS Nate Allen, DE Taylor Hart inactive for Week 9.

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Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:13:34 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith has shuffled between inside and outside linebacker, and his future with the team remains unclear as he has made several mistakes and not been sharp when he has played. Smith has only played 44 snaps and seen defensive duty 10 percent of the time.

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| Source: CSNPhilly.com - Geoff Mosher

Sat, 11 Oct 2014 00:47:39 -0700

Although Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith wants to see more action on the field, the team will not rush the top draft pick along. "We don't look at a guy and say, 'Hey, he's this, we have to force him in,'" Eagles coach Chip Kelly said. "I think you'd lose the rest of the guys on your team if you say, 'Why are you playing this guy?'"

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| Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:19:45 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith lined up at inside linebacker during practice Wednesday, Sept. 17.

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| Source: Phillymag.com - Sheil Kapadia

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:03:30 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles have declared DB Jaylen Watkins, WR Josh Huff, OT Kevin Graf, LB Marcus Smith, OG Matt Tobin, QB Matt Barkley, DE Taylor Hart inactive for Week 2.

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Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:44:11 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith has been working with retired OT Tra Thomas after practices to try to improve his pass-rushing techniques.

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| Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 20:41:18 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Billy Davis believes LB Marcus Smith can make an early impact because he is already familiar with the team's defense. "Marcus has shown to do it in college," Davis told Phillymag.com. "That's one of the biggest things that attracted us to Marcus. The defense he ran at Louisville is very, very similar. … Charlie Strong ran very similar to what we asked him to do here. So that was why it made such a nice fit for us."

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| Source: ESPN.com - Andy Jasner

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 07:32:24 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith is expected to push LB Trent Cole for the starting right outside linebacker job during training camp. Smith has been working as the backup at left outside linebacker during organized team activities.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Phil Sheridan

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:58:54 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith signed a four-year contract worth $7.80 million with a $3.99 million signing bonus.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:43:08 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles rookie LB Marcus Smith has been working behind LB Connor Barwin learning the "jack" and "predator" roles in organized team activities.

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| Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 13:55:33 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles signed first-round selection LB Marcus Smith. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but all contracts signed by draft picks are four-year deals, according to NFL policy.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Caplan

Tue, 27 May 2014 12:30:59 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles first-round pick OLB Marcus Smith is the only rookie the team hasn't signed yet.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Caplan

Mon, 26 May 2014 11:49:32 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles LB Marcus Smith likely will not win one of the starting outside linebacker jobs during training camp but could have an impact on the team's subpackages if his pass coverage is solid.

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| Source: CSNPhilly.com - Geoff Mosher

Fri, 09 May 2014 05:18:56 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly said they targeted six players, which were all drafted by the time the team came up to draft at No. 22. This triggered the move to trade down to No. 26. They took Louisville OLB Marcus Smith, which Kelly said he didn't think would be available when they picked again at No. 54. However, NFL Network's Mike Mayock had Smith ranked 53rd overall.

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| Source: CSNPhilly.com - Geoff Mosher

Thu, 08 May 2014 20:10:27 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Louisville OLB Marcus Smith with the 26th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Tip: Philly gets another edge rusher to add to their fringe fantasy D.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:06:48 -0700

Louisville DE Marcus Smith said he has met with the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts this offseason. He is also scheduled to meet with the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, April 21.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Alex Marvez

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:02:19 -0800

University of Minnesota DT Ra'Shede Hageman and North Carolina DE Kareem Martin had jumps of 35 1/2 inches, and Louisville DE Marcus Smith had a jump of 35 inches. Boston College DE Kasim Edebali and Boise State DE Demarcus Lawrence had jumps of 34 1/2 inches, Louisiana Tech DE IK Enemkpali, Ball State DE Jonathan Newsome and Richmond DE Kerry Wynn registered jumps of 34 inches. Syracuse DT Jason Bromley and Concordia DE Zach Moore had jumps of 33 1/2 inches, and West Virginia DE Will Clarke, University of Pittsburgh DT Aaron Donald, UCLA DE Cassius Marsh and Stanford DE Josh Mauro had jumps of 32 inches. Oregon State DE Scott Crichton had a jump of 31 1/2 inches, Missouri DE Kony Ealy had a jump of 31 inches, and Utah DE Tenny Palepoi and Connecticut DT Shamar Stephen had jumps of 30 1/2 inches.

Texas Tech DT Kerry Hyder, Florida State NT Timmy Jernigan and USC DE George Uko had 29 1/2 inches. Southern Mississippi DE Khyri Thornton and West Texas A&M Ethan Westbrooks were 29 inches, Delaware NT Zachariah Kerr, Colorado State-Pueblo DT Mike Pennel and Arizona State DT Will Sutton had jumps of 28 1/2 inches, Louisiana Tech DE Justin Ellis and Brigham Young DE Eathyn Manumaleuna had 28 inches, Penn State DT DaQuan Jones and South Florida DT Tevin Mims had 27 1/2 inches and Princeton DT Caraun Reid had 26 1/2 inches. Arkansas State NT Ryan Carrethers had 26 inches, Notre Dame NT Louis Nix and Missouri DE Michael Sam had jumps of 25 1/2 inches, Louisiana State DT Anthony Johnson had 24 1/2 inches, and South Carolina DT Kelcy Quarles had 23 1/2 inches. University of Tennessee DT Daniel McCullers posted a jump of 20 1/2 inches.

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| Source: NFL.com