Eagles' Nakobe Dean to Start at LB as Devin White Misses Brazil Opener

Devin White ruled out with an ankle injury; Dean set to lead linebacking corps against Packers.

Devin White will not travel to Brazil for the Eagles' season opener due to an ankle injury.
Nakobe Dean, who impressed during training camp, will start at middle linebacker.
Zack Baun will join Dean as the starting weak-side linebacker.
White had lost his starting spot to Dean before the injury was reported.
The Eagles' linebacker unit will also include Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Ben VanSumeren as reserves.