Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith hit with NFL’s first taunting penalty of 2025 season after tackle on Miles Sanders

In the Eagles-Cowboys game, Nolan Smith was penalized for taunting after flexing and stepping toward former teammate Miles Sanders following a tackle. This marked the first taunting penalty of the 2025 season under the NFL’s stricter enforcement, signaling a zero-tolerance approach to directed celebrations. The incident serves as a reminder to players about contained celebrations.