The Philadelphia Eagles defense took a hit on Monday as linebacker Nakobe Dean reportedly suffered a torn patellar tendon and will miss the remainder of the playoffs.
Dean left Sunday night’s game against Green Bay Packers on crutches after injuring his left knee in the second quarter. He limped off the field and was then taken to the locker room.
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Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean, #17, sits on the ground after an injury during the first half of an NFL playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derick Hamilton)
The NFL Network he reported that the MRI revealed the worst.
The Eagles selected Dean in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He played in all 17 games in his rookie year and missed most of the 2023 season with an injury.
He returned in 2024 and became the starting quarterback. He started 15 games, recording 128 tackles and three sacks. He also had an interception, four pass breakups and two fumble recoveries. He emerged as the top defensive player on the team.
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Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean gestures as he is carted off after an injury during the first half of an NFL playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Dean missed the final two games of the regular season with an abdominal injury.
Philadelphia will host either the Minnesota Vikings or Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round next weekend.
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, #8, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Milton Williams, #93, and Eagles running back Nakobe Dean, #17, during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derick Hamilton)
“We’re definitely playing for him,” Eagles linebacker Oren Burks, who replaced Dean on defense, said after Sunday’s game. “We’re going to miss him. We don’t know what the situation is, but this is a next-man-up mentality.”
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