The Las Vegas Raiders have reached an agreement with linebacker Nakobe Dean on a three-year deal worth $36 million, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The contract reportedly includes $20 million in guaranteed money, securing the former Philadelphia Eagles defender as a key addition to the Raiders' roster.
Dean joins the Raiders after starting 27 games during his tenure in Philadelphia, where he emerged as one of the league's most effective blitzing linebackers. The 25-year-old was a focal point of the Eagles' defense over the past two seasons, and his departure marks a significant change for the unit heading into the 2026 season.
With Dean heading to Las Vegas, the Eagles are expected to lean on younger linebackers such as Jihaad Campbell and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. to fill the void. This signing represents one of the earliest major moves of the 2026 free agency period as teams begin to reshape their rosters for the upcoming year.
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