The Philadelphia Eagles defense dominated in Super Bowl LIX.Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs‘ star quarterback, threw two interceptions, lost a fumble and was sacked six times in a 40-22 loss.Mahomes was dominated by the Eagles defense in Super Bowl LIXGettyIt was one of the most dominant defensive displays in Super Bowl history, and it turns out one Eagles player contributed to the performance despite suffering a gruesome injury.Emerging edge rusher Nolan Smith tore his triceps in the second quarter of the game, and continued through to the end.NFL Insider Ian Rapoport has since confirmed that Smith had surgery last Wednesday and will be ready to suit up for the 2025 season.“Eagles pass-rusher Nolan Smith tore his triceps in the Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs,” Rapoport revealed on Friday, February 21.“Smith, who performed in the second half on one arm, had surgery on Wednesday and will be ready for the 2025 season.”The 24-year-old was a big part of Philadelphia’s dominance in the first half of the Super Bowl.They built a 24-0 lead by half-time, and allowed the Chiefs only 23 total yards in the first two quarters.Philly’s four-man pass rush was relentless, and Smith was a big part of that with two quarterback hits.Due to suffering the injury, he played 30 of his team’s 56 defensive snaps in the game.News of Smith’s injury soon went viral after being shared by Rapoport on X, with many fans stunned he was able to finished the game.Smith played the second half of the Super Bowl ‘on one arm’GettyHe made a big contribution to Philly’s defensive dominationGetty“Definition of GRIT. Genuinely so impressive,” one person wrote.“Had Mahomes back peddling with one good arm wow,” another said.“What a warrior! Torn triceps and still balling out. Legend,” a third wrote.Smith also drew praise from a number of fans for his antics at the Super Bowl parade days later.Despite suffering his injury, the young linebacker still had plenty of fun with his teammates.He was seen popping bottles of champagne on Broad Street, chugging beer with the crowd and, at one point, it appeared he needed an escort back to the bus.Smith had plenty of fun at the Eagles’ parade, despite suffering a torn tricepsGettyHe soaked up the atmosphere with teammates and Eagles fansGettyView Tweet: https://t.co/JG6dudM6sE“Nolan Smith tore his tricep and then put on the Super Bowl parade performance of a lifetime LMAO,” one fan wrote, suggesting his amusing behavior looks even more impressive now.“Putting on this type of performance at the parade with a torn tricep is even more impressive than playing through it at the Super Bowl,” another joked.“Nolan Smith tore his triceps in the Super Bowl then went on a historic drunk tear? Give that man the key to the city,” a third wrote.With such a big performance against the Chiefs on one arm, Smith will be capable of producing something scary for Philly next season when he’s back to full fitness. Stay up to date with the latest from across the NFL via our talkSPORT Facebook page, and subscribe to our Endzone YouTube channel for news, view and exclusive interviews as we build up to the NFL Draft in April