Raiders report Nakobe Dean absent from mandatory minicamp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Raiders began their mandatory minicamp on June 9, 2026, without linebacker Nakobe Dean, who has also missed the prior OTAs. Dean was present at the facility but did not participate in practice, indicating an ongoing injury rehabilitation. Raiders assistant head coach Mike McCoy expressed no long-term concern about Dean's status, emphasizing the team's focus on player readiness for the season opener. Dean, a key offseason signing from the Eagles, is expected to start alongside Quay Walker once he is able to return. The Raiders hope Dean will be back for training camp at the end of July.
- •Nakobe Dean absent from Raiders mandatory minicamp on June 9.
- •Dean missed all voluntary OTAs prior to minicamp.
- •Assistant coach Mike McCoy assures no long-term concerns about Dean's injury.
- •Dean signed with the Raiders this offseason from the Eagles.
- •Team expects Dean to return by training camp in late July.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders give update on absence of LB Nakobe Dean from minicamp
"Nakobe Dean was not on the field to start Raiders mandatory minicamp after missing all of OTA's. The Raiders gave an update on his situation.
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