NFL: Reports: Eagles LB Nakobe Dean done with torn patellar tendon

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Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean will miss the remainder of the playoffs — and likely the beginning of next season — after sustaining a torn patellar tendon in Sunday’s playoff victory over Green Bay, NFL Network and ESPN reported.

Dean went down in the second quarter of the Eagles’ 22-10 wild-card win while tackling Packers tight end Tucker Kraft. Dean was carted to the locker room. Oren Burks replaced Dean and will likely start in his place moving forward.

Dean had six tackles — including two for loss — before exiting. He had 128 tackles, four passes defensed and three sacks in 15 starts this season, a breakout campaign for the former third-round pick.

Dean, 24, has 171 tackles in 37 career games (19 starts).

Dean’s 2023 season was cut short by a Lisfranc sprain.

The Eagles will host the winner of Monday night’s contest between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings in next weekend’s divisional round.

–Field Level Media

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