Nakobe Dean LB LV (8) Mon 3/9/26 6:11 PM
Nakobe Dean
LB LV (8)
Dean and the Raiders agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract Monday that includes $20 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dean spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Eagles, who selected the Georgia product in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Dean's most productive season in Philadelphia was in 2024, when he logged 128 total tackles across 15 regular-season games, though he tore the patellar tendon in his left knee during the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX run that caused him to open the 2025 season on injured reserve. Dean appeared in just 10 regular-season games last year, finishing with 55 tackles (30 solo), including a career-high 4.0 sacks, one pass defense and two forced fumbles. With Devin White and Jamal Adams both unrestricted free agents, Dean is slated to start at linebacker alongside Quay Walker in 2026.
Nakobe Dean LB LV (8) Sun 2/15/26 12:14 AM
Nakobe Dean
LB LV (8)
Dean tallied 55 tackles (including 4.0 sacks), one defensed pass and two forced fumbles over 10 regular-season games (eight starts) during the 2025 campaign.
EDGE Analysis
Dean missed the first five games of the season while recovering from a knee injury and then sat out Weeks 17 and 18 because of a hamstring issue. While that led to his overall tackle total being less than half of what it was (128) in 2024, Dean did manage to reach a career-best mark with his 4.0 sacks. He just completed the final year of his rookie deal, so Dean is slated to be a free agent.
Nakobe Dean LB LV (8) Thu 1/8/26 5:48 PM
Nakobe Dean
LB LV (8)
Dean (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Dean missed two straight games to close out the regular season, but the starting linebacker appears back to full health and ready to return to action for Sunday's wild-card round matchup against the 49ers. Across 10 regular-season appearances in 2025, Dean tallied 55 tackles (30 solo), including a career-high 4.0 sacks, plus one pass defensed and two forced fumbles.
Nakobe Dean LB LV (8) Wed 1/7/26 5:38 PM
Nakobe Dean
LB LV (8)
Dean (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Dean has missed consecutive weeks due to a hamstring injury, so his ability to get back on the practice field is a great sign for his chances to play in Sunday's wild-card matchup with the 49ers. If the linebacker can suit up, rookie Jihaad Campbell will likely see a reduced number of defensive snaps in Sunday's game.
Nakobe Dean LB LV (8) Fri 1/2/26 6:06 PM
Nakobe Dean
LB LV (8)
Dean (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
EDGE Analysis
Dean was unable to practice throughout Week 18, making it consecutive weeks that the linebacker has been unable to get on the practice field. The 25-year-old will now miss consecutive contests due to a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will be able to play in the Eagles' first playoff matchup. With Jaelan Phillips (ankle) also ruled out for Sunday's game, Jalyx Hunt, Brandon Graham and Joshua Uche may see a significant increase in defensive snaps for the Eagles' linebacker corps alongside starters Zack Baun and Nolan Smith.
Nakobe Dean LB LV (8) Thu 1/1/26 8:41 PM
Nakobe Dean
LB LV (8)
Dean (hamstring) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Dean was injured in Week 16 and missed last Sunday's win over the Bills. He's in danger of missing a second straight contest ahead of the postseason. Jihaad Campbell, Jeremiah Trotter and Smael Mondon are next up at linebacker for the Eagles.
Nakobe Dean LB LV (8) Wed 12/31/25 7:54 PM
Nakobe Dean
LB LV (8)
Dean (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
EDGE Analysis
Dean was unable to play against the Bills in Week 17 due to a hamstring injury he picked up in Week 16 against the Commanders. He has two more chances to log a practice ahead of Sunday's game against Washington, though he may be held out as a precaution as Philadelphia gears up for a postseason run as the defending Super Bowl champions.
Nakobe Dean LB LV (8) Fri 12/26/25 5:02 PM
Nakobe Dean
LB LV (8)
Dean (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Dean has yet to resume practicing since suffering a hamstring injury Week 16 versus Washington, and he'll be unable to suit up for Sunday's matchup against Buffalo. As long as Dean remains unavailable, rookie first-round pick Jihaad Campbell will stand to step into a starting role on defense for the Eagles.
Nakobe Dean LB LV (8) Wed 12/24/25 10:54 PM
Nakobe Dean
LB LV (8)
Dean (hamstring) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Dean hurt his hamstring Saturday against Washington and wasn't able to finish the game. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio described the fourth-year linebacker as "iffy" Tuesday, so Dean's DNP to begin the week doesn't necessarily mean he isn't going to play Sunday against Buffalo. However, his ability to suit up is very much up in the air, and Jihaad Campbell would likely move into a starting role if the Dean is sidelined against the Bills.
Nakobe Dean LB LV (8) Tue 12/23/25 2:23 PM
Nakobe Dean
LB LV (8)
Dean (hamstring) appears to have a chance to play this week, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said that Dean is "iffy this week," which is a sign the linebacker could play in Sunday's game against the Bills. The 25-year-old was unable to return to last Saturday's win over the Commanders due to the hamstring injury, and the final decision about his chances to suit up Sunday likely depend on this week's practice participation levels.