NAKOBE DEAN NEWS

Still working through groin injury Dean (groin) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report.

Impact Dean played through a groin injury during the Eagles' Week 11 win over the Commanders, during which he tallied 10 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed. The 2022 third-round pick will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

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Posts 10 tackles in win Dean recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed during Thursday's 26-18 win versus the Commanders.

Impact Dean rotated out for just three defensive snaps in Week 11, and he managed double digits in the tackle column for the third time this season. He's safely on pace for his first 100-tackle season headed into Week 12, when the Eagles will travel to take on the Rams.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Dean (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Dean upgraded to full participation Wednesday after opening the Eagles' week of practice with an estimated DNP, so it appears he's moved past his groin issue in time for Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Commanders. The Georgia product has recorded 66 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and defended three passes through the Eagles' first nine games this season. He's expected to start alongside Zack Baun in Philadelphia's linebacker corps in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to limited Tuesday Dean (groin) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimation.

Impact Dean was estimated as a DNP on Monday, but he was able to upgrade his participation during Tuesday's walkthrough. Wednesday's practice will provide a clearer picture of his status heading into Thursday night's game against the Commanders. In the five games since the Eagles' Week 5 bye, Dean has logged 40 tackles (23 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two pass defenses (including one interception) and one fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP Dean (groin) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Impact Dean played 40 defensive snaps and recorded six total tackles in Sunday's blowout win over the Cowboys; however, Monday's estimated DNP suggests he picked up a groin injury in the process. The Georgia product likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation either Tuesday or Wednesday in order to suit up for Thursday night's matchup against the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nakobe Dean, Lane Johnson, Saquon Barkley, and more Press Conferences: November 10, 2024 Go inside the locker room at AT&T Stadium after the Eagkles' 34-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys and hear from Nakobe Dean, Lane Johnson (2:22)...

NOVEMBER 11 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Eagles Law firm of Baun and Dean has been significant in 4 game winning streak Zack Baun and Nakobe Dean have been standouts for Eagles defense during the four game winning streak

NOVEMBER 9 • USATODAY.COM

Milton Williams, Jalen Carter, and Nakobe Dean Press Conferences: November 7, 2024 It's a defensive-centric selection of press conferences from the locker room on Thursday as Dallas Week is in full swing. Following the team...

NOVEMBER 7 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Jalen Hurts and Nakobe Dean Mic'd Up in Kelly Green! Jalen Hurts and Nakobe Dean are ON. THE. MIC. Watch as the two are Mic'd Up for the Kelly Green game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. From...

NOVEMBER 7 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Seals win with pick Dean recorded two solo tackles, two pass breakups and a game-clinching interception in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Jaguars.

Impact The inside linebacker leaped to pick off a pass in the end zone as Jacksonville was driving late in the fourth to potentially take the lead. Dean also played all 51 defensive snaps on the day. The 2022 third-round pick out of Georgia already has set career highs in nearly every major statistical category in 2024 with 60 tackles (37 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three passes defensed, an interception and a fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nakobe Dean Press Conference: November 3, 2024 Nakobe Dean recalled how a play during the Training Camp public practice helped him on the game-sealing interception in Sunday's win over Ja...

NOVEMBER 4 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Highlight: Nakobe Dean goes WAY upstairs for game-sealing INT vs. Jaguars Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean's first career NFL interception comes in the red zone vs. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and seals the Ea...

NOVEMBER 4 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Nakobe Dean Reveals Major Change Philadelphia’s long-standing linebacker concerns appear to be ending thanks to Nakobe Dean’s leadership role.

NOVEMBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Posts another solid line Dean recorded nine tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 37-17 win at Cincinnati.

Impact Dean has now posted at least seven tackles in all of his last six games, putting him on pace for well over 100 over the course of an entire season. He'll profile as a solid IDP play in Week 9 when Philadelphia hosts the Jaguars.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Posts another solid line Dean recorded nine tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 37-17 win at Cincinnati.

Impact Dean has now posted at least seven tackles in all of his last six games, putting him on pace for well over 100 over the course of an entire season. He'll profile as a solid IDP play in Week 9 when Philadelphia hosts the Jaguars.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Zack Baun and Nakobe Dean combine to force fumble vs. Bengals Eagles linebacker Zack Baun punches the football away from Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki, and Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean reco...

OCTOBER 27 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Another double-digit tackle outing Dean recorded 11 total tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-3 win over the Giants.

Impact The 23-year-old has now racked up 23 total tackles across Philadelphia's last two games, bringing his season total to 49 tackles. Dean had also never recorded a full sack before Sunday's win, taking down Daniel Jones in the second and third quarters. The third-year pro from Georgia appears to be settling into the Eagles' top inside linebacker role and is expected to continue making plays in Week 8's matchup against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Nakobe Dean defeats a cut block for Eagles' seventh sack of Daniel Jones Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean shows he can't be stopped by a cut block by finishing off his second sack of New York Giants quarterback Danie...

OCTOBER 20 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Highlight: Eagles' third sack comes on backer blitz by Nakobe Dean Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean is able to sack New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones off of a blitz up the middle.

OCTOBER 20 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Makes 12 tackles in win Dean recorded 12 tackles (seven solo) in the Eagles' 20-16 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Impact The inside linebacker did not appear to be impacted by the ankle injury that made him a limited participant in the Wednesday practice session during the week leading up to the game. Dean also played on 96 percent of Philadelphia's defensive snaps. The third-year pro already has a career-high 38 tackles through five games.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Past ankle issue Dean (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Dean upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice after logging limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday, indicating that he's moved past his ankle injury in time for Sunday's matchup against the Browns. Expect the third-year pro to start alongside Zack Baun as part of Philadelphia's top inside linebacker duo in Week 6.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Dean (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session.

Impact The Eagles are coming off a bye, so it's not clear whether Dean picked up the ankle injury during Week 4 against the Buccaneers or afterwards. Regardless, Dean could avoid an injury designation heading into Week 6 against the Browns if he's able to practice in full Thursday or Friday. The 2022 third-round pick has 26 tackles (17 solo) and one pass defended through four regular-season games.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Active in win Dean recorded eight tackles (three solo), including one for a loss, in the Eagles' 15-12 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Dean also played 98 percent of the defensive snaps with Devin White a healthy scratch for Philadelphia. The third-year pro has played on at least 95 percent of the Eagles' defensive snaps in all three games this season, recording 19 tackles (12 solo) and a pass defensed. The Georgia product made a combined 43 tackles across his first two seasons.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE