Panthers Sign Kenny Pickett for Backup Role

0:00NFL stories making news on March 9th. The Philadelphia Eagles are planning their 2026 roster and have decided not to bring back linebacker Nikobe Dean. He just agreed to a three-year deal worth $36 million with $20 million guaranteed to join the Las Vegas Raiders. Dean has dealt with injuries over his career, including a lease-fronk issue, a torn patellar tendon and a hamstring problem. Still, in four seasons with the Eagles, he played 47 games, started the last three-win healthy, and racked up 226, tackles, 7-1-2-5 sacks, and other key plays. Fans are relieved he did not end up with the Dallas Cowboys, despite some rumors. His strong 2024 comeback season even earned him votes for comeback player of the year, though injuries sideline him at times, like before the Eagles Super Bowl win and late in 2025. Now with the Raiders, Dean reunites with former Eagles assistant coach Ronelle Williams, and joins a team with several ex-Felidel for your front office.

1:03Members, he also links up with old Georgia college teammates there. This move can net the Eagles a fifth-round compensatory pick in the 2027 NFL draft as they shift focus to other free agents. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com