Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean will be out for the remainder of the playoffs after he exited Sunday's win over the Packers with a knee injury.

Philadelphia has lost a key leader on their defense and it is up to other stars on the roster to carry the torch.

Ian Rapoport reports that Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean is feared to have suffered a significant knee injury that would knock him for the playoffs

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.

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.

Former Georgia and current Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean has been ruled out for the remained of the playoffs. The first round of the NFL playoffs

The Eagles won their matchup against the Packers but lost star defender Nakobe Dean, which forced the team to bring back a former player.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed linebacker Nicholas Morrow to the practice squad on Tuesday following Nakobe Dean's season-ending injury. The team also placed Dean on injured reserve. Dean suffered a torn patellar tendon in his knee in Philadelphia's 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round of the playoffs on Sunday.

With Nakobe Dean placed on IR with knee injury, the Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed veteran LB Nick Morrow.

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean was carted off the field in the Wild Card game and has now received an unfortunate injury update.

PHILADELPHIA -- There aren't many players more respected in the Philadelphia Eagles locker room than Nakobe Dean. When the linebacker got carted off the field with a knee injury against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC wild-card round, his teammates could only rally for him -- knowing all Dean has been through.