Eagles Lose Linebacker Dean, Prepare for More Changes

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Philadelphia Eagles have lost linebacker Nakoby Dean to free agency after four years with the team. They drafted him in the third round back in 2022 following a draft slide, but he just signed a three-year deal worth 36 million. Dollars with 2 million guaranteed elsewhere. The Eagles feel ready to move on with young talent like G-Hod Campbell already in place. The team also saw Ed rusher Jalen Phillips head to the Carolina Panthers and receiver Jahan Dotson joined the Atlanta Falcons. Their linebacker group remained solid with players like Zach Bonn, Jeremiah Trotter Jr, and Smail Munden, plus a strong coach and Bobby King. Fans and teammates remember Dean as a clubhouse leader and part of the Eagles Georgia Pipeline, alongside guys like Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter. He once shared a story from his rookie year about a Philly fan who said locals would take a bullet for players or put them in front of one, capturing the city's intense passion.

1:05Despite injuries that limited him, Dean shone in his healthy 2023 season with 128 tackles, nine for loss, three, sacks, and a key interception. A neat issue sidelined him from the playoffs and Super Bowl run that year. Meanwhile, more changes could come for the Eagles with safety readblankenship and tied in Dallas Goatert, possibly next. Separately, the Raiders grabbed linebacker key walker from the Packers on a 3 year 40.5 million dollar packed with 28 million guaranteed. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor podcast hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.