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Designated to return Dean (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday.

Impact The 2022 third-round pick out of Georgia has missed Philadelphia's opening four games this season due to a knee injury sustained in a wild-card win over the Packers in January. He now has 21 days to be added to the Eagles' active roster before reverting to the reserve/PUP list. It's unclear whether Dean will reclaim his starting spot once healthy, as rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell has impressed through his first four games as a pro.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Tuesday that Dean (knee) will return to practice "either this week or next," Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Dean opened the season on the reserve/PUP list while continuing to recover from a torn left patellar tendon that he suffered during the Eagles' NFC wild-card win over the Packers in January. He's eligible to have his practice window open this week, and once that happens, the Eagles will have 21 days to reinstate Dean from the PUP list. The 2022 third-round pick is still viewed as a long shot to play in the Eagles' Week 5 clash against the Broncos on Sunday, but he could be available for Week 6 against the Giants on Oct. 9.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Tuesday that Dean (knee) will return to practice "either this week or next," Jimmy Kempski of the PhillyVoice reports.

Impact Dean opened the season on the reserve/PUP list while continuing to recover from a torn left patellar tendon that he suffered during the Eagles' NFC wild-card win over the Packers in January. He is eligible to have his practice window open this week, and once that happens, the Eagles will have 21 days to reinstate Dean from the PUP list. The 2022 third-rounder is still a long shot to play in the Eagles' Week 5 clash against the Broncos on Sunday, but he could be available for Week 6 against the Giants on Thursday, Oct. 9.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles linebacker helps celebrate Chester schools at resource fair Nakobe Dean and his foundation have been working with the district.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Could this be Nakobe Dean's final season with the Philadelphia Eagles? Eagles' 2025 season could be Nakobe Dean's final year in Philadelphia

AUGUST 31, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Opening season on PUP list Dean (knee) was moved to the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

Impact Dean will now be forced to miss at least the first four games of the 2025 campaign as he continues to recover from the torn left patellar tendon he sustained in the Eagles' wild-card win over the Packers in January. The 24-year-old took a massive step forward in his third season with Philadelphia in 2024, compiling 128 total tackles (80 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 15 regular-season contests. Once healthy, Dean figures to start alongside Zack Baun at interior linebacker for the second straight season.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rising Eagles talent may be spelling trouble for Nakobe Dean The writing may be on the wall for Nakobe Dean in Philadelphia.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Jihaad Campbell hits the Eagles practice field; Nakobe Dean begins camp on the PUP list Campbell, the Eagles' top draft pick, has already impressed All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun while Dean remains sidelined.

JULY 23, 2025 • INQUIRER.COM

Not on field to start camp Dean (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice reports.

Impact Heading into his fourth NFL season Dean is still recovering from the torn patellar tendon he suffered during Philadelphia's first-round playoff game against the Packers and is the only Eagle to start training camp on the active/PUP list. The 24-year-old had by far his most productive year last season, totalling 128 tackles and three sacks. However, first-round pick Jihaad Campbell (shoulder) was active and practicing in limited fashion during the first day of training camp, recovering quicker than expected from a torn labrum he had surgery on in March. With the starting linebackers undetermined, this news could give Campbell some helpful reps early on as Dean watches from the sideline.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nakobe Dean will start Training Camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list Howie Roseman said on Wednesday that outside of Dean, "everybody else will be on the field."

JULY 23, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Eagles could reunite with free agent linebacker if injuries persist Kyzir White could become an option if Nakobe Dean and Jihaad Campbell aren't ready for the season

JULY 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Eagles could reunite with 137-tackle LB as insurance for rookie Jihaad Campbell, insider says | Sporting News With Nakobe Dean still sidelined and Jihaad Campbell recovering from surgery, could the Eagles turn to a familiar face at linebacker? A reun...

JUNE 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Injuries Cloud Eagles' Minicamp Outlook Nakobe Dean and Jihaad Campbell are unlikely to return for July minicamp, leaving the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles dangerously th...

JUNE 9, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Not close to returning Eagles DC Vic Fangio said Tuesday that Dean (knee) "won't be back for awhile," Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

Impact Dean tore the patellar tendon in his left knee during the Eagles' wild-card win over the Packers back in January and faces a lengthy recovery process. With Dean's absence likely to extend into the regular season, Philly used its first-round pick on Jihaad Campbell (shoulder) to pair with Zack Baun at inside linebacker, though Campbell is recovering from surgery of his own to repair a torn labrum.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A surprise attendee at Eagles OTAs stirs some hearts and raises expectations Philadelphia linebacker Nakobe Dean was on the field without a helmet for Day 1 of Eagles' OTAs

MAY 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Eagles star takes page from Barry Sanders, Walter Payton in recovery from knee surgery | Sporting News Nakobe Dean is hoping an old-school approach to rehab can help him get back on the field in 2025.

MAY 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nakobe Dean takes up ballet: Eagles LB using dance to aid injury recovery Nakobe Dean is the latest NFL player to take up ballet. The Eagles linebacker is hoping it will help him recover from a significant knee inj...

MAY 24, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Eagles 2025 Draft Preview: The Linebackers With Nakobe Dean amid a difficult rehab, Oren Burks on to Cincinnati, and Ben VanSumeren moving to offense, the Eagles need to add depth at...

APRIL 17, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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APRIL 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Penn State LB Could BE Depth Option For Eagles With Nakobe Dean’s early-season status in question due to a knee injury, the Eagles need some depth at LB.

APRIL 14, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Eagles predicted to draft 112-tackle stud at No. 32 overall as Nakobe Dean insurance | Sporting News Here's why middle linebacker can't be ruled out for the Philadelphia Eagles in the early rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.

APRIL 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eagles predicted to pursue recently-cut, $13.5M linebacker as Nakobe Dean insurance | Sporting News Canada The Philadelphia Eagles have a need at MLB after losing Oren Burks to the Bengals this offseason.

MARCH 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eagles predicted to pursue recently-cut, $13.5M linebacker as Nakobe Dean insurance | Sporting News The Philadelphia Eagles have a need at MLB after losing Oren Burks to the Bengals this offseason.

MARCH 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Linebacker Oren Burks has signed a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals

MARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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