Dean was always available by phone for Mondon, a fifth-round Eagles selection who could help provide linebacker depth and help on special teams.

The Eagles are getting on the field for rookie minicamp this weekend. But before they do, one of their first-year players has put pen to paper. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Philadelphia fifth-round linebacker Smael Mondon has signed his rookie deal.

Adam Schefter reports that Smael Mondon is officially a member of the Eagles after the athletic linebacker signed a four-year, $4.595 million deal. Philadelphia added its eighth Georgia Bulldog to the roster after the Eagles selected Mondon Jr. with the No. 161 pick in the NFL draft.