Nakobe Dean

Philadelphia Eagles LB Nakobe Dean will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NFL playoffs after suffering a torn patellar tendon in the Wild Card Round against the Green Bay Packers.

Fantasy Impact

According to the report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Dean could miss the start of the 2025 NFL season as well as the rest of the postseason due to his injury. Between him and Zack Baun, the Eagles were enjoying a resurgent season from their LB room. The Eagles will likely lean further on Oren Burks or even rookie Jeremiah Trotter Jr. for snaps in the box.

Nakobe Dean has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's Wild Card game against the Packers.

Fantasy Impact

Dean had to be helped off the field after making a tackle on a screen pass and was later carted back to the locker room. He had totaled six tackles on the day before leaving the game.

Nakobe Dean returned to practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Dean was listed as being absent from practice on Wednesday. He should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

The Eagles placed Nakobe Dean on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

Dean is dealing with a Lisfranc sprain. He will have to miss at least the Eagles next four games after this move. He'll be first eligible to return in Week 15 against the Seahawks.

Eagles LB Nakobe Dean has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain. He is expected to see a specialist and could land on IR.

Fantasy Impact

This is the second time this season that Dean has dealt with a foot injury. The young linebacker missed the start of the season with a foot injury and is now slated to likely miss more time with a Lisfranc sprain. Dean and the Eagles will have to wait on more information from a specialist before determining the best course of action.