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.

Philadelphia Eagles sign linebacker Nicholas Morrow to the practice squad ahead of NFC Divisional Round game vs. the Los Angeles Rams

With Oren Burks likely to assume the starting linebacker role and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. expected to see more playing time in Dean’s absence, the Eagles not only need experienced depth in case of further injuries within the position group but also someone to fill key special teams assignments.

Nakobe Dean‘s season-ending injury will earn Morrow another opportunity, marking a familiar development. The Eagles are bringing Morrow back, per NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo. Dean's 2023 injuries kept Morrow with a regular role in Philly, and the team will turn to familiarity late in the season. This is a practice squad deal.

Nicholas Morrow is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles. The team is signing the veteran linebacker to their practice squad, according to a report from NFL insider Mike Garafolo. Morrow originally joined the Eagles during the 2023 offseason.

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles are bringing back a familiar face to add depth at linebacker after losing Nakobe Dean to a season-ending knee injury during Sunday's 2

Eagles sign Parris Campbell to the active roster, sign Nick Morrow and WR Elijah Cooks to the Practice Squad, released WR Joseph Ngata from the Practice Squad, and placed Nakobe Dean on Injured

The Eagles have signed veteran linebacker Nicholas Morrow to their practice squad after Nakobe Dean's season-ending injury.

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