Ex-Georgia Bulldog Nakobe Dean faced a heartbreaking conclusion to his impressive season with the Philadelphia Eagles. During a wild-card NFL playoff match against the Green Bay Packers, a team featuring several former Bulldogs, Dean was taken off the field due to a knee injury.
An MRI showed that Dean has a torn patellar tendon and he will be sidelined for the remainder of the Eagles’ playoff journey. The Eagles utilized linebacker Oren Burks following Dean’s departure on a cart.
It’s a significant setback for both the Eagles’ defense and Dean. Chosen in the third round of the 2022 draft, Dean became an every-down linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles by 2024. Dean logged a career-high of 128 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three sacks, two fumble recoveries, and one interception.
Due to the Philadelphia victory over the Packers, the Eagles will move on to face the winner of the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams game in the divisional round. As is customary, the Eagles will depend heavily on numerous Georgia Bulldogs for their defense. The absence of Dean is a significant blow for the Eagles.
In the match against the Packers, Dean recorded six tackles along with two tackles for loss before leaving the game. There’s no specific schedule for when he’ll be able to play again, but upon his return, he’ll aim to build on his outstanding performance in 2024.
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