Dean, a starting linebacker, went down late in the second quarter and is out for the rest of the playoffs after a fine season for the Eagles. The next man up is Oren Burks.

Despite carrying a 10-0 lead into halftime, the Philadelphia Eagles received some devastating news during their wild-card weekend matchup vs. the Green Bay Packers. According to the team's PR staff, linebacker Nakobe Dean has officially been ruled out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury.

Philadelphia has lost a key leader on their defense and it is up to other stars on the roster to carry the torch.

The Philadelphia Eagles ruled linebacker Nakobe Dean out for the rest of the game against the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury.

The Philadelphia Eagles' defense suffered a major blow during a 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in Sunday's Wild Card playoff clash. Eagles

The Eagles won their matchup against the Packers but lost star defender Nakobe Dean, which forced the team to bring back a former player.

PHILADELPHIA — Nakobe Dean registered double-digit tackles in five of the Eagles’ last six regular-season games and was headed in that direction again Sunday against the Green Bay Packers when his season abruptly ended in the first round of the playoffs.

Morrow was a starting linebacker for the Eagles in 2023, and not a good one. His addition does make sense with Dean going on IR, but the Eagles would need further injury carnage at linebacker for Morrow to see the field in the regular defense.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) stiff arms Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) before scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton | Associated Press

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings in the wild card round, but the challenge ahead is much bigger. On Sunday, the Rams go to Philly to play against the Eagles fighting for a spot in the NFC Championship Game.

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