Nakobe Dean brings special talent to Las Vegas
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 ImagesThe 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).
- Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 12, 2026
His 14.8% sack rate in 2025 also led the league (min. 25 pass rushes), and his 40.7% QBP rate was 2nd highest.
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He has a total of 7.5 sacks in four seasons. He had four sacks alst seoans. Dean isn't primarily a pass-rusher, but when let loose he can deliver. That's a skill the Raiders can use.
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