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Vic Fangio expects Nakobe Dean to play Sunday | 49ers vs. Eagles Daily Updates

Dean missed the last two games with a hamstring injury.

Nakobe Expects to Play

The Eagles could get a huge boost to their defense in the Wild Card Round.

Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio said he expects linebacker Nakobe Dean to play on Sunday against the 49ers. Dean left the Week 16 Commanders game early with a hamstring injury and has been out since.

Dean started the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list and missed the first five games. He returned as one of the best linebackers in the NFL, finishing the season with 30 tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles.

He brings a dynamic element to Philadelphia's defense as a blitzer and run defender next to Zack Baun, and Fangio expects to have him out there against one of the NFL's best offenses. — Matt Ryan

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