Due to undergoing surgery on a torn patellar tendon, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean couldn't be at Lincoln Financial Field last Sunday to witness his team unlock a Super Bowl berth after stomping the Washington Commanders 55-23.
Nolan Smith decided to honor his long-time teammate during pregame warmups. When running onto the field while being named a starter, Smith was holding Dean’s jersey with him. Raised above his head, the green No. 17 was present.