Nakobe Dean eases Eagles fans' minds with a positive diagnosis of a hamstring injury that recently knocked him out of action.

The Philadelphia Eagles are facing some big questions regarding the availability of two star players, Lane Johnson and Nakobe Dean.

Philadelphia Eagles star linebacker Nakobe Dean left his team's Week 16 win over the Washington Commanders with a hamstring injury.

The Philadelphia Eagles were bitten by the injury bug once again early on Saturday against the Washington Commanders. In the first quarter of the Week 16 conte

Dean, 25, was a huge part of the Eagles’ defense in 2024 but tore his patellar tendon in the playoffs against the Packers and had a lengthy rehab that followed. While Dean began the season on the PUP list, he was activated for Week 6 and finally got on the field on defense in Week 7. That’s the day he considers his real return.

It hasn't been perfect. No NFL season ever is. The Philadelphia Eagles have been tested, and they have responded in the form of another double-digit winning season that produced the NFC East's first back-to-back champion in two decades. They have also seen five of their players added to the Pro Bowl roster.