Eagles GM Howie Roseman announces PUP list decision for starter Nakobe Dean
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without one of their starters to kick off training camp. General manager Howie Roseman announced Wednesday that linebacker Nakobe Dean has been placed on the PUP (Physically unable to perform) list. This comes as no surprise considering defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told reporters in June that Dean "won’t be back for […]
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without one of their starters to kick off training camp.
General manager Howie Roseman announced Wednesday that linebacker Nakobe Dean has been placed on the PUP (Physically unable to perform) list.
This comes as no surprise considering defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told reporters in June that Dean "won’t be back for a while."
During last year’s playoff win over the Green Bay Packers, Dean went down with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, which cut his season short and required surgery.
It marked Dean's second major lower-body injury. Despite the setback from the practice field, Dean has been grinding through rehab all offseason. He even picked up ballet to help with his flexibility and movement.
"He's doing a great job with his rehab. Can't wait to get him back," Roseman said. "Everybody else will be in on the field."
The Eagles can clear Dean to return from the PUP list at any time during training camp.
Dean wrapped up the 2024 regular season with a monster year, totaling 128 tackles (80 solo), three sacks, nine tackles for loss, six QB hits, and a pick through 15 games. He was a key piece of the NFL's top defense and played a major role in helping the Eagles take down the Kansas City Chiefs in a historic 40-22 Super Bowl LIX win.
