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Eagles Expect Nakobe Dean to Make Limited Week 6 Return vs. Giants

Philadelphia plans a controlled reentry to fit the 2024 defensive leader into a crowded linebacker rotation.

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Overview

  • CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports the linebacker is expected to debut Thursday at MetLife Stadium with a restricted workload.
  • Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said there is a chance Dean will be active this week and emphasized it would not be a full-time role.
  • Dean is coming back from a torn patellar tendon suffered in January, having started 2025 on the PUP list before his practice window opened last week.
  • He was inactive for the loss in Denver as the team evaluated his readiness after the 21-day window opened.
  • Coaches are weighing his snaps with Zack Baun and rookie Jihaad Campbell performing well, with hopes his 2024 PFF grades and skill set can aid a defense ranked 22nd against the run with seven sacks through five games.