Eagles LB Nakobe Dean (knee) will not be activated for Week 5 against the Broncos.

Dean, who began practicing earlier this week, took to his Instagram to share that he will miss Sunday’s game against the Broncos. The fourth-year vet is still working his way back from a torn patellar tendon he suffered last postseason, but is nearing a return after the team opened his practice window earlier in the week. With the Eagles set to play on Thursday night in Week 6, it wouldn’t be surprising if the team also opted to hold him out of the short week before giving him a chance to return in Week 7. Things remain up in the air at this time, but with only 21 days to activate him after designating him for a return, the Eagles will have Dean back in short order.