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The Raiders continued their busy first day of free agency, addressing each of their major needs. One major need is linebacker and they landed a big name, reeling in former Eagles LB Nakobe Dean to a three-year deal.
Dean was the starting linebacker on the Eagles Super Bowl winning team following the 2024 season. The former third round pick had a career-high 128 tackles that season
He was widely considered among the top linebackers hitting free agency. He heads to a Raiders team that appears to be letting all of their 2025 starting linebackers hit free agency themselves and therefore has at least two starting linebacker spots to fill. Dean should fill one of those spots nicely.
His one big question is regarding his injury history. He has had two of his four seasons shortened by injuries, including last season. But when healthy, he's very productive and has plenty of speed to work in the Raiders' new 3-4 scheme plans.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders signing starting LB for Eagles Super Bowl champion team
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Dean was the starting linebacker on the Eagles Super Bowl winning team following the 2024 season. The former third round pick had a career-high 128 tackles that season
He was widely considered among the top linebackers hitting free agency. He heads to a Raiders team that appears to be letting all of their 2025 starting linebackers hit free agency themselves and therefore has at least two starting linebacker spots to fill. Dean should fill one of those spots nicely.
His one big question is regarding his injury history. He has had two of his four seasons shortened by injuries, including last season. But when healthy, he's very productive and has plenty of speed to work in the Raiders' new 3-4 scheme plans.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders signing starting LB for Eagles Super Bowl champion team
Continue reading...
