Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean is recovering from a knee injury he suffered during the playoffs last season. While some wonder if he’ll be available in 2025, the former Georgia All-American was thought to be ahead of schedule.

According to NBC 10, Dean has invested his time in Ballet movements, which have helped his flexibility.

“There’s way more flexibility, of course. Way more mobility,” Dean said of the results of his ballet training. “It’s definitely something that’s helping with my rehab.”

“You just feel a change immediately. After you stretch, you’re not as tight or as sore,” he added.

Dean is at the NovaCare Complex for Eagles training camp, but will start the preseason out on the PUP list.

Eagles LB Nakobe Dean (knee) will start training camp on PUP, GM Howie Roseman says.

All other players will be on the field, per Roseman. pic.twitter.com/sNQtqnFmKf

— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) July 23, 2025

Depending on the extent of the injury, reports suggested it could take nine months to start running and 12 months for sports,” Dr. Dinesh Dhanaraj, the chief of orthopedic surgery at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, told the Philly Voice in January.

A former third-round pick, Dean was elite in his first full season as a starter, finishing second on the team in tackles (128) while also producing three sacks, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.

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