The Philadelphia Eagles are marching into the NFL playoffs divisional spherical after securing a 22-10 victory over the Inexperienced Bay Packers in Sunday’s wild-card recreation.
The NFC East champions, who posted a formidable 14-3 regular-season document, wasted no time making essential roster changes forward of their subsequent playoff problem.
Tuesday noticed the Eagles making 5 vital roster strikes, headlined by linebacker Nakobe Dean touchdown on injured reserve with a season-ending torn patellar tendon.
The Eagles’ roster shuffle didn’t cease there. Huge receiver Parris Campbell acquired the call-up to the energetic roster, whereas linebacker Nicholas Morrow and vast receiver Elijah Cooks discovered spots on the observe squad.
The strikes got here on the expense of vast receiver Joseph Ngata, who was launched from the unit.
We’ve got signed WR Parris Campbell to the energetic roster, signed LB Nick Morrow and WR Elijah Cooks to the Observe Squad, launched WR Joseph Ngata from the Observe Squad, and positioned LB Nakobe Dean on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/3BYMgnEOuG
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 14, 2025
Dean’s absence shall be felt closely, contemplating his standout 2024 common season the place he racked up career-best numbers – 128 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, three sacks, and 19 quarterback hits and pressures.
His influence prolonged past simply tackles, including two fumble recoveries, a compelled fumble, and an interception to his resume, incomes him All-Professional votes.
Dean’s playoff debut was minimize quick on Sunday, managing six tackles earlier than being carted off within the second half.
Whereas, Campbell’s promotion comes as no shock, given his familiarity with the system all through the season.
Regardless of being elevated from the observe squad for the Packers recreation with out seeing offensive snaps, he sits because the WR5 behind A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, and Johnny Wilson.
The veteran receiver holds an edge in belief over rookie Ainias Smith, offering invaluable depth ought to the Eagles must dig deeper into their receiver corps throughout their playoff run.
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