Eagles, Nakobe Dean and Burks

Eagles turning to Oren Burks as next man up after Nakobe Dean injury; LB already proved value in wild-card win
Nakobe Dean's injury affected the Philadelphia Eagles locker room. Dean, out for the rest of the playoffs with a torn patellar tendon, was one of the leaders on the top-ranked defense in the NFL. His impact will be missed on the unit.
Ex-Vanderbilt football LB Oren Burks in line to replace injured Philadelphia Eagles' Nakobe Dean
Oren Burks came in for Nakobe Dean after Dean injured his knee against the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card playoff round.
Nakobe Dean injury update: Eagles LB to miss NFL playoffs with knee injury. Who's up next?
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.
Eagles put Nakobe Dean on IR, sign Parris Campbell to active roster
The Eagles officially brought linebacker Nakobe Dean's season to an end on Tuesday. Dean has been placed on injured reserve after injuring his knee in their Wild Card win over the Packers last Sunday.
Eagles Need to Avoid Relying on Veteran After Nakobe Dean Injury
The Emergence of Zach Baun & Nakobe Dean. Vic Fangio’s new defensive system helped in unlocking 2022 third-round pick Nakobe Dean. Not to mention turning Howie Roseman's discoun
Eagles Bring Back Familiar Face to Replace Nakobe Dean Ahead of Rams Game
With Nakobe Dean placed on IR with knee injury, the Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed veteran LB Nick Morrow. The post Eagles Bring Back Familiar Face to Replace Nakobe Dean Ahead of Rams Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Eagles Bring Back A Familiar Face To Help With Nakobe Dean Loss
PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles are bringing back a familiar face to add depth at linebacker after losing Nakobe Dean to a season-ending knee injury during Sunday's 2
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Eagles relying on Oren Burks to fill gap after Nakobe Dean out for rest of playoffs with torn patellar tendon
Dean, out for the rest of the playoffs with a torn patellar tendon, was one of the leaders of the NFL's top-ranked defense.
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Eagles Make 2 Major Roster Moves As Next Man Up Preps for Bigger Playoff Role
At the top of that list is journeyman Oren Burks. After a few years with the San Francisco 49ers, Burks has been the team's third linebacker all year. Fangio believes that he can do the job well ...
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Ex-Packer Oren Burks lowers the boom to force turnover on GB's opening kick return
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks forces a fumble and turnover on the opening kickoff return by Green Bay Packers kick returner Keisean Nixon during Wild Card Weekend.
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Inside the Eagles' Tone-Setting Hit Against Green Bay
Veteran special-teams leader Oren Burks was listening and plastered Nixon seconds into the game, forcing the football loose for rookie Jeremiah Trotter Jr. to pry away at the bottom of the pile.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. in mix to replace Nakobe Dean
Eagles’ defensive coordinator Vic Fangio indicated that Jeremiah Trotter Jr. could very well be in the mix Sunday against the Rams.
Did Eagles get lucky — and Packers screwed — on controversial play? ‘NFL showing how rigged they are’
On the field, officials ruled the ball was recovered by Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and after a booth review, the call was confirmed — despite FOX’s replays showing that Nixon had control ...
Former Packers player forces disaster turnover for Green Bay on opening kickoff in playoff game vs Eagles
The Packers started in a really bad spot during Sunday's playoff opener, fumbling the opening kickoff thanks to ex-Packers ...
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Oren Burks says he's ready to take over for injured Nakobe Dean
It’s a tough blow for Dean and the Eagles, but that’s life in the NFL. And Dean’s injury means an opportunity for veteran Oren Burks to take over as the starting linebacker next to Zack Baun ...