The Eagles protection was as soon as once more taking part in lights out on Saturday night in opposition to the Commanders, but it surely didn’t take lengthy for a difficulty to reach. Linebacker Nakobe Dean went down after making a deal with on a deep cross by Marcus Mariota, and rolled over grabbing his left hamstring after the play. Dean was capable of go away the sector beneath his personal energy, and walked to the locker room, however was then listed as questionable to return. Shortly after halftime, Dean was downgraded to out.
Dean has had a tricky go along with regard to accidents, however each time he’s wholesome, he’s been massively impactful. He was capable of take the beginning job again from rookie Jihaad Campbell, who had been taking part in fairly properly for his expertise degree, earlier within the season.
Campbell went an entire sport with out snaps just some weeks in the past, however DC Vic Fangio admitted that in all probability wasn’t ideally suited, and had been making a much bigger effort to get the rookie on the sector extra within the weeks since. Now, with Dean again on the sideline, Campbell will get some helpful reps down the stretch.
Hopefully Dean’s challenge isn’t one thing long run, and the Eagles might assist issues by being in place to regulate their post-season future — and possibly get some guys further relaxation earlier than the playoff push.
