Nakobe Dean spent the off-season and summer saying all the right things about his recovery from a foot injury that ended his 2023 season prematurely. For most of the training camp, the idea was that Dean might lose his job to Devin White.
White, a 2024 free agent signing, talked about being a team leader and upgrading Philadelphia’s linebacker position. White missed the season opener with a foot injury, and his status for Week 2 is uncertain. It won’t matter, but Vic Fangio clarified that Dean is his starter.
#Eagles DC Vic Fangio on if Nakobe Dean remains the starting MIKE LB if Devin White is healthy:
“Nakobe’s the starter.” pic.twitter.com/iqSBan9QgS
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) September 11, 2024
Dean and Fangio’s favorite Zack Baun held down the fort on defense, with the former Saints linebacker logging 15 tackles, two sacks, one tackle for loss, and 2 QB hits. Dean was solid, logging four tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended.
They’ll need to be even more dynamic in Week 2, with Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson heading to Philadelphia.
