Dean Lights Up Scores, Rips Through Defenses in Dominant Victory!
Free-agent addition can get to the quarterback
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 16: Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) reacts after recording a sack in the second half during the game between the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles on November 16, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders expect a lot from free-agent addition, linebacker Nakobe Dean. That’s why they gave him a three-year, $36 million deal with $20 million guaranteed.
When healthy, Dean is a rock-solid starting quarterback. But he also can bring some nice pass-rush juice. According to a X post by Next Gen Stats, the former Philadelphia Eagles’ standout generated the NFL’s highest sack rate percentage in the past two seasons.
His sack rate of 14. 8 percent led the league in 2025. Nakobe Dean has generated the NFL's highest sack since the start of 2024 (min.
80 pass rushes). His 14. 8% sack rate in 2025 also led the league (min.