{"id":177890,"date":"2026-04-18T12:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=177890"},"modified":"2026-04-18T12:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:34:20","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5-just-in-ex-eagles-player-fires-back-with-a-bold-vow-to-prove-howie-roseman-wrong-after-cashing-in-on-a-doubled-paycheck-from-the-raiders-this-isnt-just-a-payday-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=177890","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25 JUST IN: Ex-Eagles player fires back with a bold vow to prove Howie Roseman wrong after cashing in on a doubled paycheck from the Raiders. This isn\u2019t just a payday\u2014it\u2019s personal, as the former Philly standout sets the stage for a revenge tour that\u2019s already turning heads across the league.\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"bio-link-blog-detail-wrapper\">\n<article class=\"bio-link-blog-detail-style bio-link-blog-detail-style-1\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"ad ad-below-title mb-3\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-video-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"adsconex-video-container\" class=\"adsconex-video-container__sticky\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" src=\"https:\/\/sportshub.cbsistatic.com\/i\/r\/2023\/08\/18\/11b24861-bde4-4763-9e5f-b3ad70d20aaf\/thumbnail\/1200x675\/27bef4cc84c0d5a2fecaa8ef9808833c\/getty-nakobe-dean-eagles.jpg\" alt=\"Eagles' Nakobe Dean placed on injured reserve, to miss at least four games  after suffering foot injury - CBS Sports\" width=\"998\" height=\"563\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"289\">Las Vegas, NV \u2013 A new chapter is unfolding for a former defensive leader of the\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/span>, one fueled by motivation, doubt, and a chance to prove long-term value.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"462\">After years of developing within one of the league\u2019s most competitive defenses, this move signals both a fresh start and a personal mission heading into the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"672\">After completing his rookie contract in Philadelphia,\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nakobe Dean<\/span>\u00a0has officially moved on, signing with the\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/span>\u00a0in March 2026 through free agency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"842\">The move represents a significant investment from Las Vegas, as the team looks to reinforce its defensive core with a young, instinctive playmaker entering his prime.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"968\">Dean didn\u2019t hold back when addressing his departure, making it clear that this next chapter comes with something to prove.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1110\"><em data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1108\">\u201cThey said I wasn\u2019t worth this paycheck, but the Raiders gave me twice that. Now, I\u2019m here to show Howie exactly what he missed out on.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_1\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1262\">Las Vegas backed that belief with a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1176\">3-year, $24 million deal<\/strong>, including\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1216\">$13.5 million guaranteed<\/strong>, giving Dean both security and opportunity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1397\">In 2026 alone, he is expected to earn around\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1323\">$9 million<\/strong>, reflecting the team\u2019s confidence in his ability to anchor the defense.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1540\">During his time with the Eagles, Dean showed flashes of leadership and defensive command, despite battling injuries during the 2024 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1688\">He returned strong in 2025, appearing in 16 games and recording\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1649\">88 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 interception<\/strong>, proving his reliability and impact.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_2\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1848\">Now with the Raiders, Dean is expected to step into a key role, replacing veteran Robert Spillane and immediately contributing as a defensive signal-caller.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2011\">His pairing with\u00a0<span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Divine Deablo<\/span>\u00a0gives Las Vegas a young, fast, and versatile linebacker duo capable of improving the team\u2019s run defense.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2089\">For the Raiders, this signing is about building a faster, smarter defense.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2125\">For Dean, the message is simple.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2160\">This isn\u2019t just a new contract.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2177\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">It\u2019s a mission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"ad ad-bottom-article\">\n<div id=\"taboola-below-article-thumbnails\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"bio-link-blog-related-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"blog-grid-h \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Las Vegas, NV \u2013 A new chapter is unfolding for a former defensive leader of the\u00a0Philadelphia Eagles, one fueled by motivation, doubt, and a chance to prove&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":177891,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-177890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udd25 JUST IN: Ex-Eagles player fires back with a bold vow to prove Howie Roseman wrong after cashing in on a doubled paycheck from the Raiders. 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