Eagles Linebacker Nakobe Dean Out with Knee Injury

The Philadelphia Eagles were off to a strong start against the Green Bay Packers in their Wild Card game. However, injuries began to pile up even before halftime. Cornerback Darius Slay left the field with an elbow issue, and later, linebacker Nakobe Dean needed assistance after a tackle. Dean stayed down after making a tackle, prompting teammate Zack Baun to call for trainers. Eventually, Dean was carted off to the locker room and ruled out with a knee injury. With Dean out, Baun took over the communication role, wearing the green dot helmet. The Eagles have backup linebackers Oren Burks and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. , both of whom have seen significant playing time this season. Despite their depth, Dean's injury history is a concern, and the team hopes this won't be a long-term issue. Slay, the veteran cornerback, returned to the sideline before halftime, showing resilience despite his earlier injury.