Vic Fangio Issues Blunt Update on Nakobe Dean Injury Timeline
Vic Fangio Issues Blunt Update on Nakobe Dean Injury Timeline originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio delivered a sobering assessment of Nakobe Dean's recovery timeline during Tuesday's organized team activities, indicating the fourth-year linebacker will not return to the field anytime soon.
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Dean suffered a torn patellar tendon during the playoffs and could miss the start of the regular season as his rehabilitation continues. When asked about positions requiring projection during the offseason, Fangio was blunt.
'Until Nakobe comes back, which won't be any time soon, we've got that to deal with,' Fangio said.
The injury has created a significant void in the Eagles' linebacker corps, forcing the team to explore alternative options during the offseason program. Second-year linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. has stepped into the spotlight, taking the majority of first-team reps alongside veteran Zack Baun during team periods.
Patellar tendon injuries are notoriously difficult to recover from, often requiring extensive rehabilitation and careful management to avoid setbacks. Dean's playoff injury means his timeline now stretches deep into the offseason, potentially jeopardizing his availability for training camp and beyond.
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Fangio's comments suggest the Eagles are preparing to start the season without one of their defensive leaders—a scenario that would place additional pressure on younger players to step up. Trotter Jr.'s increased workload appears to be more than just offseason conditioning; it's preparation for meaningful playing time.
Meanwhile, the Eagles' first-round pick, Jihaad Campbell, is also dealing with injury concerns. The Alabama product is recovering from a torn labrum that required offseason surgery and is not expected to return until August. Campbell will miss the remainder of OTAs and likely the early part of training camp.
Despite his absence from the practice field, Campbell remains involved. 'He's doing all he can in meetings. We're doing all we can with him on the field,' Fangio said. 'I take him to the side and do an individual drill with him that's suited to what he can do right now.'
The injury situations with both Dean and Campbell underscore the growing uncertainty within the Eagles' linebacker room as offseason preparations continue. While Campbell has a relatively firm recovery timetable, Dean's unclear status adds a layer of complexity to the Eagles' defensive planning heading into a season with Super Bowl expectations.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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