The Las Vegas Raiders have reached an agreement with former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean on a three-year contract, according to @AdamSchefter. The deal is reportedly worth $36 million in total.
As part of the agreement, the Raiders are providing Dean with $20 million in guaranteed money. The move brings a high-upside playmaker to the Las Vegas defensive unit as the team continues to address its roster needs during the offseason.
Dean joins the Raiders after a stint with the Eagles, who originally selected the linebacker in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. A standout performer during his collegiate career at the University of Georgia, Dean was a central figure on the Bulldogs' national championship-winning defense and was widely recognized for his leadership and sideline-to-sideline speed.
The signing represents a significant financial commitment by the Raiders to solidify the middle of their defense. Dean is expected to compete for a primary starting role immediately upon his arrival in Las Vegas. The team has not yet officially announced the corresponding roster move to accommodate the signing.
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