Nakobe Dean - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Practices in full Dean (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eagles Locker Room Interviews: January 7, 2026 After Wednesday's practice before the Wild Card Round, hear from the following players: LB Nakobe Dean, OLB Jaelan Phillips (4:47), C Cam Ju...

3 DAYS AGO • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Limited participant Wednesday Dean (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vic Fangio expects Nakobe Dean to play Sunday | 49ers vs. Eagles Daily Updates Dean missed the last two games with a hamstring injury.

4 DAYS AGO • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Will miss consecutive weeks Dean (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact 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 even 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 Josh Uche may see a significant increase in defensive snaps for the Eagles' linebacker corps alongside starters Zach Baun and Nolan Smith.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Remains DNP on Thursday Dean (hamstring) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP Dean (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Week 17 Dean (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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The Philadelphia Eagles have won three straight meetings against the Bills in preparing to travel to Buffalo in a meeting on Sunday between two teams who have already clinched a pl...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles Get Unfortunate Update on Star Players vs Bills | Sporting News The Philadelphia Eagles are facing some big questions regarding the availability of two star players, Lane Johnson and Nakobe Dean.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Opens week as DNP Dean (hamstring) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could play through hamstring Dean (hamstring) appears to have a chance to play this week, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return Saturday Dean (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's divisional matchup against the Commanders.

Impact Dean was initially forced off the field in the first quarter due to a hamstring injury. With Dean done for the day, increased defensive snaps will be allotted to Jeremiah Trotter and Smael Mondon.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Dean (hamstring) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Dean picked up a hamstring injury during the first quarter of Saturday's divisional matchup, making his return uncertain. Jeremiah Trotter and Smael Mondon will benefit from expanded roles on defense as long as Dean remains sidelined.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders just got a first-hand look at a game-changing free agent target The Las Vegas Raiders got a first-hand look at Philadelphia Eagles LB Nakobe Dean, a game-changing free agent target, in Week 15 of the 2025...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Eagles Locker Room Interviews: December 14, 2025 After the Eagles' 31-0 victory over the Raiders, hear from the following players: DE Brandon Graham, RB Saquon Barkley (3:59), TE Dallas Goe...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean send message to Philadelphia youth: 'They're our future' The two defenders spent a Friday afternoon participating in workshops with youth affiliated with Ordinarie Heroes.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Stacking up sacks Dean recorded seven tackles (three solo), 1.0 sacks and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Dean missed the first five games due to a knee injury he suffered during last year's playoff run, but now that he's back to full speed, he is providing a significant boost to the Eagles' pass rush with 4.0 sacks over the last five games. The 2022 third-round pick already has a career high in the category. He'll look to continue the momentum over the next two weeks against the Raiders and Commanders.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Hurts' turnovers doom Eagles in 3rd straight loss, raising championship concerns in Philly

Jalen Hurts has been struggling with turnovers, contributing to the Eagles' recent losses

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Justin Herbert Escapes Nakobe Dean Sack and Turns it Into a Positive Gain Quarterback Justin Herbert somehow shakes off Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean and scrambles for a 4-yard gain.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Highlight: Nakobe Dean turns Justin Herbert into the Fumbominable Snowman Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean forces a fumble on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert which is recovered by Eagles d...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Highlight: Nakobe Dean blitzes, forces the Justin Herbert fumble Justin Herbert fumbles, Byron Young recovers vs. Philadelphia Eagles.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Eagles Locker Room Interviews: December 5, 2025 After Friday's practice before the Chargers game, hear from the following players: DT Jordan Davis, WR DeVonta Smith (7:04), LB Jihaad Campb...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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