With defensive signal caller Dean done for the postseason with a patellar tendon injury, who will step up in Vic Fangio's defense?

After the Eagles lost inside linebacker Nakobe Dean to a torn patellar tendon in last week’s wild-card round, attention quickly turned to Oren Burks to replace him for Sunday’s divisional

PHILADELPHIA − Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean suffered a significant knee injury in the second quarter Sunday that will keep him out for the rest of the playoffs, and possibly into next season.

The Eagles are preparing for the NFC Divisional round and announced five roster moves on Tuesday, including placing star linebacker Nakobe Dean on injured reserve. Dean was carted off in the second half of Philadelphia’s 22-10 win over the Packers in the wild-card round.

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean will be out for the remainder of the playoffs after he exited Sunday's win over the Packers with a knee injury.

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean suffered a torn patellar tendon in his knee and is out for the remainder of the playoffs, a league source confirmed Monday.

Jeremiah Trotter Jr. grew up watching his father in playoff games at Lincoln Financial Field. Two decades later, the son of Jeremiah Trotter Sr. may be getting his opportunity to etch his name in franchise lore.

It’s a busy week for Jeremiah Trotter Jr. but that doesn’t mean he can slack off on his rookie duties. All season, it has been his job to make sure the linebacker room at the NovaCare Complex is stocked with snacks and the fridge is full of waters.