Overview

• The team announced Wednesday that Dean’s practice window is open under PUP rules, which trigger a 21-day evaluation period, and also signed Antwuan Powell-Ryland to the practice squad.
• Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Dean would begin practicing this week or next, emphasizing that coaches will assess his status before any activation.
• Dean’s availability could let the Eagles deploy Zack Baun more often as a pass rusher, though Fangio said “Not right now” to moving rookie Jihaad Campbell to the edge.
• The third-year linebacker tore a patellar tendon in January’s playoff win over the Packers after a breakout 2024 season with 128 tackles, three sacks and multiple takeaways.
• A Week 5 return has been suggested by Dean’s own social media and some reporting, but the team has not confirmed a debut date and his longer-term role comes as he plays out the final year of his contract.