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Eagles LB Nakobe Dean out vs. Packers with a knee injury

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January 12, 2025
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Nakobe Dean exited the Eagles' postseason opener with a knee injury and was quickly declared out for the game. That's bad news for the Eagles and a bad sign for the third-year linebacker, who has emerged into a key player on the defense this season.
Dean was injured while tackling Packers tight end Tucker Kraft late in the second quarter. He appeared to twist his knee on the play and was helped off the field by the training staff. After Dean was evaluated in the medical tent, he was carted from the sideline and into the locker room.
Oren Burks took over for Dean at linebacker. Zack Baun wore the green dot in Dean's place.
Dean earned a starting job during training camp and preseason and sta...

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