Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean is expected to miss the remainder of the playoffs due to a serious knee injury suffered in the wild-card win over the Packers.

Why it matters: Dean's absence leaves a significant void in the Eagles' defense and could impact their playoff run.

• He has been a key contributor with 128 tackles, three sacks, and an interception during the regular season.

What's new: Dean was injured in the second quarter while tackling tight end Tucker Kraft on a screen play.

Yes, but: The Eagles have depth at the linebacker position, with Oren Burks stepping in to replace Dean in the lineup.

What to watch: The Eagles will need other players to step up and fill the leadership role that Dean provided on the defense.

What's next: The team will likely rely on Burks and make any necessary adjustments to compensate for Dean's absence.

Darius Slay on Nakobe Dean: "He's one of the true leaders on this defense... It's hurtful to see him go down like that because he is having an amazing year, playing outstanding, and I'm praying for him for a speedy recovery."

The bottom line: The loss of Nakobe Dean is a significant blow to the Eagles' defense as they continue their playoff journey. The team will need to rally and find ways to compensate for his absence.

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean is expected to miss the remainder of the playoffs due to a serious knee injury suffered in the wild-card win over the Packers.

Why it matters: Dean's absence leaves a significant void in the Eagles' defense and could impact their playoff run.

• He has been a key contributor with 128 tackles, three sacks, and an interception during the regular season.

What's new: Dean was injured in the second quarter while tackling tight end Tucker Kraft on a screen play.

Yes, but: The Eagles have depth at the linebacker position, with Oren Burks stepping in to replace Dean in the lineup.

What to watch: The Eagles will need other players to step up and fill the leadership role that Dean provided on the defense.

What's next: The team will likely rely on Burks and make any necessary adjustments to compensate for Dean's absence.

Darius Slay on Nakobe Dean: "He's one of the true leaders on this defense... It's hurtful to see him go down like that because he is having an amazing year, playing outstanding, and I'm praying for him for a speedy recovery."

The bottom line: The loss of Nakobe Dean is a significant blow to the Eagles' defense as they continue their playoff journey. The team will need to rally and find ways to compensate for his absence.