Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kyzir Dean suffered a knee injury early in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers, which forced him to be carted off the field and ruled out for the rest of the game. Dean, who had six tackles before the injury, was seen on crutches and wearing a bulky knee brace after the game.
Dean, a former third-round pick, had a breakout season in 2024, finishing second on the team in tackles with 128 while also recording three sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries. Despite his undersized frame, Dean’s energetic play and sure-handed tackling were instrumental in the Eagles’ league-leading defense.
As the signal-caller for the Eagles’ defense, Dean’s absence was filled by Zack Baun, who wore the green dot on his helmet for the remainder of the game. Oren Burks, who had a strong game with four tackles, took Dean’s place and helped the Eagles secure a win.
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