With Oren Burks likely to assume the starting linebacker role and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. expected to see more playing time in Dean’s absence, the Eagles not only need experienced depth in case of further injuries within the position group but also someone to fill key special teams assignments.

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles are bringing back a familiar face to add depth at linebacker after losing Nakobe Dean to a season-ending knee injury during Sunday's 2

The Philadelphia Eagles' defense suffered a major blow during a 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in Sunday's Wild Card playoff clash. Eagles

PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles coach Nick Sirianni offered a strong defense of A.J. Brown on Tuesday, saying he was "definitely OK" with the star wide receiver reading a book on the sideline in-game, and pushed back on those who speculated what was behind Brown's actions.

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni scolded those who may question A.J. Brown's behavior after the All-Pro wide receiver was seen reading a self-help book during the team's playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Sunday's wild-card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers got off to a surprising start. Referees ruled that Packers defensive back Keisean Nixon fumbled the opening kickoff. The Eagles recovered the ball and quickly took advantage of the short field.

Both Green Bay Packers kickoff returner Keisean Nixon and coach Matt LaFleur believe Nixon recovered his own fumble on the opening kickoff of Sunday's playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The play was reviewed but the call on the field -- a recovery by the Eagles