Eagles Sign Nicholas Morrow After Dean Injury

The Philadelphia Eagles are making significant roster adjustments following the injury of starting linebacker Nakobe Dean, who suffered a torn patellar tendon during their Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers. To bolster their linebacker depth, the Eagles have signed Nicholas Morrow to their practice squad; Morrow previously started 12 games for Philadelphia in 2023 and is expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming Divisional Round match against the Los Angeles Rams. Dean's absence is a considerable blow, as he had a breakout season with 128 total tackles and multiple key defensive plays, including an interception. Eagles coach Vic Fangio indicated that Oren Burks and rookie Jeremiah Trotter Jr. may share responsibilities in Dean's place alongside All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun. The Eagles are looking to adjust their defensive strategy to accommodate these changes as they prepare for a more challenging opponent in the Rams. Overall, the team's focus will be on leveraging Morrow's experience and the potential of their younger players to fill the void left by Dean.