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Eagles LB Nakobe Dean headed to IR for a second time in 2023

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It’s been a tough season for Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean and just as it looked like things were beginning to settle, he’s been met with another roadblock. According to Mike Garafolo, he’ll be placed on IR with a Lisfranc Spain.

#Eagles LB Nakobe Dean has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc sprain, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Dean, who called the defensive signals to start this season, will see a foot specialist to determine a course of action but he’s expected to be placed on IR. pic.twitter.com/SE2sEykwLW

Tough sledding for Eagles LB Nakobe Dean

Nakobe Dean started the season as Philadelphia’s starting MIKE Linebacker and was set to be the heartbeat of Sean Desai’s defense.