Vic Fangio confirmed what is already known about Nakobe Dean. “We’re going to miss him a ton,” said the Eagles defensive coordinator about Dean’s

PHILADELPHIA — Nakobe Dean registered double-digit tackles in five of the Eagles’ last six regular-season games and was headed in that direction again Sunday against the Green Bay Packers when his season abruptly ended in the first round of the playoffs.

With defensive signal caller Dean done for the postseason with a patellar tendon injury, who will step up in Vic Fangio's defense?

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke on a ton of topics as the Eagles prepare for the NFC Championship Game.

Vic Fangio has what he calls “a little rule.” A backup linebacker wouldn’t solely practice with another backup linebacker when doing team drills, “because that’s not how it’s going to happen in a game,

Eagles fans hoping to see more of rookie Jeremiah Trotter Jr. in these playoffs got some good news from defensive coordinator Vic Fangio this week. Known for being a straight-shooter, Fangio said of Trotter: “I think Trot’s got a good future ... and that future may be now.”

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

The plan might change. When starting linebacker Nakobe Dean was forced to leave the Eagles’ wild-card win over the Packers in the second quarter last Sunday with a severe knee injury, it was veteran Oren Burks who replaced Dean.

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean suffered a torn patellar tendon in his knee and is out for the remainder of the playoffs, a league source confirmed Monday.

Eagles starting linebacker Nakobe Dean tore the patellar tendon in his left knee during Sunday's wild-card playoff win and will miss the remainder of the playoffs, a league source confirmed.

In Week 16, a bunch of the Commanders' role player receivers had big games. Olamide Zaccheaus had five catches for 70 yards and 2 TDs. Dyami Brown had four catches for 56 yards. Jamison Crowder had 2 TDs.

Everyone knows how important Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley and Jayden Daniels will be on Sunday. This week's Playbook takes a deep dive into the role players who will matter most.