The Philadelphia Eagles have received a welcome boost ahead of Week 5, as linebacker Nakobe Dean is closing in on his long-awaited return .

After missing the first month of the season due to a torn patellar tendon suffered in last year’s playoffs, Dean looks set to rejoin the team much earlier than many anticipated.

His absence from the initial 53-man roster was a disappointment, especially after the breakout year he delivered in 2024, but the latest update signals a turning point in his recovery.

On Wednesday, the Eagles officially announced the opening of Dean’s 21-day practice window, a critical step that allows him to participate while the team evaluates his readiness for live action.

In the same post on their official X account, the Eagles also confirmed the addition of edge

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