Nakobe Dean: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / March 28

Dominant Dozen: Leadership, Playmaking Lands Linebacker At No. 9

Nakobe Dean deserved to be on the field in the playoffs, doing what he had done all season long for the Eagles – leading, tackling, and making plays. A torn patellar in his knee during a Wild Card Weekend win over the Green bay Packers - the Eagles’ first step on their way to winning Super Bowl LIX – prevented that.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / February 13

Injured Eagles' LB Showing Positive Early Signs In Rehab

There was some good news from the Eagles’ cleanout day when middle linebacker Nakobe Dean appeared and was moving around without crutches three weeks after surgery for a torn patellar tendon suffered in Philadelphia’s Wild Card Weekend playoff win over Green Bay.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / February 2

How an Eagles linebacker could decide another Super Bowl for the Chiefs

As always seems to happen, the Kansas City Chiefs were fighting to stay in the game in Super Bowl 58. Down ten points, the San Francisco 49ers defense was suffocating the Chiefs offense including star tight end Travis Kelce, who had been a major key to the Chiefs' post-season run.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / January 30

Eagles Will Try To Finish Super Bowl Run Without A 'Heartbeat'

Moments after the Eagles won the NFC Championship and clinched a berth in Super Bowl LIX head coach Nick Sirianni took a moment to Facetime with injured defensive leader Nakobe Dean on the field in the middle of a raucous celebration.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / January 28

Eagles Pass Rusher Becoming More Than "A Small Fish In Big Pond"

Before snow fell from the sky during the Eagles’ Divisional Round playoff win over the Rams, pass rusher Nolan Smith sprinted out of the tunnel waving Nakobe Dean’s No.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Nick Sirianni made sure to include Nakobe Dean in Super Bowl berth celebration in special way

Due to undergoing surgery on a torn patellar tendon, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean couldn't be at Lincoln Financial Field last Sunday to witness

NFL News / Inside the Iggles / January 25

Nakobe Dean's third season proves the Eagles star has nothing to be ashamed of

They say the NFL Draft is a crap shoot. No one knows that to be true more than the Philadelphia Eagles. They have both drafted Jason Kelce in the sixth round and Marcus Smith in the first.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / January 21

Veteran Linebacker Helped Eagles Overcome Nakobe Dean's Loss; Can It Continue?

Oren Burks helped soften the blow of losing Nakobe Dean. The thinking going into Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams was it would take two players to overcome the loss of Dean – Burks and rookie Jeremiah Trotter, Jr.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / January 19

LOOK: Nolan Smith Pays Tribute to Injured Nakobe Dean Ahead of Rams vs Eagles

Philadelphia Eagle Nolan Smith paid tribute to his injured teammate Nakobe Dean ahead of their playoff game. The divisional round of the NFL playoffs kicked off on Saturday and continued on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / January 18

How Will The Eagles Replace Nakobe Dean?

The season-ending injury to Eagles middle linebacker Nakobe Dean got lost in the sauce a little bit this week with Nick Sirianni’s team looking primed for another deep playoff run entering the divisional round of the playoffs against a warm-weather team set to arrive in Philadelphia facing cold temperatures and snow.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / January 16

Eagles Should Bring Back 3-Time Pro Bowler With Nakobe Dean Out

The Philadelphia Eagles got some terrible news in the team's Wild Card Round showdown against the Green Bay Packers. Philadelphia got the win but lost breakout star linebacker Nakobe Dean.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

A Fan-Favorite Eagles Linebacker Is Out For The Postseason

The mainstream media doesn’t seem to be too confident in the Philadelphia Eagles after their win over the Green Bay Packers. However, nobody denies their defense came to play.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Eagles bringing back familiar face in wake of star's injury

Eagles bringing back familiar face in wake of Nakobe Dean's season-ending injury

He has spent most of this season with the Bills as a backup, but now he's back with Philly.

Key Eagles defender to miss remainder of postseason

Insider names clear leader of Eagles ahead of playoff game vs. Rams

Eagles HC makes strong comments about A.J. Brown book controversy

Every NFL team's single-game sack record holder

The 'Philadelphia Eagles head coaches' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Eagles sign WR to active roster ahead of Rams clash

The Philadelphia Eagles are bracing for another cold playoff atmosphere with the Los Angeles Rams coming to town for an NFC Divisional matchup. Following

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Eagles Announce Five Moves Including Placing LB Nakobe Dean On IR

The Philadelphia Eagles announced five roster moves, including placing LB Nakobe Dean on injured reserve after his season-ending torn patellar tendon.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Field Level Media / January 13

Reports: Eagles LB Nakobe Dean done with torn patellar tendon

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean will miss the remainder of the playoffs -- and likely the beginning of next season -- after sustaining a torn patellar tendon in Sunday's playoff victory over Green Bay, NFL Network and ESPN reported.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / January 13

Key Eagles defender to miss remainder of postseason

The Eagles secured a win on Sunday to advance to the divisional round of the postseason. They may very well be without a key starter on defense, however.

Why Eagles should be encouraged by Sunday's ugly playoff win

Commanders' strong offseason is now paying dividends

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels makes history in playoff debut win

This WR was unsung hero in Commanders' playoff win

Could OC Kliff Kingsbury stay with Commanders despite HC interest?

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / January 13

Latest update on Eagles' Nakobe Dean injury exit during playoff win vs Packers

Philadelphia Eagles starting linebacker Nakobe Dean exited Sunday's 22-10 wild card win over the Green Bay Packers early with a knee injury and did not

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Eagles’ Nakobe Dean ruled out vs. Packers with knee injury

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean was carted to the locker room in the second quarter of the team’s Wild Card matchup with the Green Bay Packers, according to Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / November 4

Nakobe Dean expands on how Eagles turned things around after 2-2 start

The Eagles have won four straight games after getting off to an uneven 2-2 start.

Watch: Eagles' Saquon Barkley pulls off video-game-like move vs. Jaguars

Watch: Eagles' DeVonta Smith makes incredible one-handed TD catch

Nick Sirianni gets away with crazy late-game decision in Week 9 win

28 much-hyped NFL teams that only disappointed their fans

The 'Philadelphia Eagles head coaches' quiz

Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Eagles fans will love Nakobe Dean's answer to how he played in Week 7

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean was projected to have a breakout year in 2023, however, two different foot injuries kept him from doing that. Dean also landed on Injured Reserve twice. His first injury happened to his right foot during the Eagles' season opener against the New England Patriots, which kept him out until Week 6.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / August 13

Two players to watch in Eagles' second preseason game

After an energetic joint practice on Tuesday, the Eagles and Patriots will each play their second preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday night. Here are two players from Philadelphia to keep an eye on.

Jason Kelce opens up about collapse of 2023 Eagles

NFC risers: Who's shining in preseason besides this Cowboy?

Eagles activate second-round pick from NFI list

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Philadelphia Eagles history' quiz

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / August 7

Nakobe Dean hopes to gain the trust of his third coordinator in as many seasons

Football is a business. We understand that. We have no problem with that, but the Philadelphia Eagles fan living in us has a bit of Howie Roseman in him.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 8

Four forgotten players from the NFC East

In a “next-man-up” league like the NFL, it’s easy to lose track of players who land on the IR. These NFC East players hope to pick up where they left off after missing all or most of the 2023 season.

Three Cowboys players who could bounce back in 2024

NFL coach voices one concern about Eagles' Saquon Barkley

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the New York Giants

The 25 greatest NFL players who never won a Super Bowl ring

The 'Most receiving yards in a season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 21