Oren Burks says he's ready to take over for injured Nakobe Dean
5 days ago · The Eagles lost Nakobe Dean for the rest of the playoffs but his backup Oren Burks says he's ready to fill in. By Dave Zangaro • Published January 14, 2025 NBC Universal, Inc.
Eagles turning to Oren Burks as next man up after Nakobe Dean …
4 days ago · PHILADELPHIA -- Nakobe Dean's injury affected the Philadelphia Eagles locker room. ... Oren Burks, who has been a special teams standout all season, entered the game once Dean was carted off ...
Oren Burks replacing injured Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean
5 days ago · Former Vanderbilt linebacker Oren Burks is in line to replace Philadelphia Eagles starter Nakobe Dean, who suffered a knee injury against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC wild-card round.. Dean, a ...
Oren Burks says he's ready to take over for injured Nakobe Dean …
After Dean’s injury, Burks stepped in and played the final 36 defensive snaps in the wild-card round win. Burks, at age 29, is actually the most veteran player in the linebacker room this year.
Spadaro: Oren Burks, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. know 'it’s next man up, …
2 days ago · There is no blinking. Feeling empathy, sure, for a fallen brother, but for Oren Burks and Jeremiah Trotter Jr., the defense must go on. And as they move forward to replace Nakobe Dean, injured in Sunday's win over Green Bay and lost for the remainder of this postseason, both Burks – a seven-year veteran – and Trotter – a rookie – know they have jobs to perform.
Nakobe Dean injury: Eagles 3 best options to replace star middle ...
5 days ago · Oren Burks Burks was somewhat of an unsung hero in the Packers game. He forced a fumble on the opening kickoff , leading to an Eagles touchdown that allowed the team to play with a lead for ...
Nakobe Dean will miss rest of playoffs with knee injury
5 days ago · Oren Burks replaced Dean on defense, while Zack Baun took the "green dot" helmet communications system to receive the play call from the coaches for the remainder of the game. In 15 regular-season games in 2024, Dean had a career-high 128 tackles, nine for loss, three sacks, 19 QB hits and pressures, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, and ...
Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean leaves on crutches after injuring …
6 days ago · The Philadelphia Eagles might have to move forward in the playoffs without standout linebacker Nakobe Dean after he injured his left knee in their wild-card game against Green Bay. ... (11) runs with the ball under pressure by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks (42) and Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) during the first half of an NFL ...
Eagles bring back familiar face to practice squad after Nakobe Dean ...
5 days ago · With Dean’s injury, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio on Tuesday talked about spitting up the reps between veteran Oren Burks and rookie Jeremiah Trotter Jr. next to All-Pro Zack Baun in the Eagles’ defense. The addition of Morrow appears to be more about depth and special teams ability.
Eagles Make 2 Major Roster Moves As Next Man Up Preps
4 days ago · The injury to Nakobe Dean means moving and shaking on the roster and in the lineup for the Eagles in the playoffs. ... Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Oren Burks (42) causes a fumble on Green Bay ...
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