Overview
- Fangio said Tuesday he expects the linebacker to suit up for Sunday’s Wild Card matchup against San Francisco.
- Dean hurt his hamstring in Week 16 and missed the final two regular-season games after earlier returning from a torn patellar tendon.
- With Dean available, Philadelphia allowed 19.1 points per game, fifth-best in the NFL this season.
- Since Fangio’s 2024 arrival, the Eagles lead the league in scoring defense at 18.6 points per game when including playoffs.
- Rookie Jihaad Campbell filled in capably during Dean’s absence, though reporters characterize Dean as the more advanced option as he enters a contract year.