Eagles Place Rookie DT on IR With Designated to Return to Treat PTSD After Heartbreaking Loss of Girlfriend
Philadelphia, PA – August 28, 2025 – The Philadelphia Eagles’ cutdown week ended with a move that left both fans and teammates stunned. Instead of being defined by roster math, it was defined by human tragedy.
Earlier this month, the death of Lina Bina, a 24-year-old content creator known widely online, sent shockwaves through Philadelphia’s locker room. Her passing, linked to complications from surgery, was described by coaches as “a devastating blow.”
Inside the NovaCare Complex, players and staff quickly recognized that one rookie was carrying a pain no playbook or practice could prepare him for. That grief has now shaped the team’s most difficult decision.
That rookie is Gabe Hall, an undrafted defensive tackle out of Baylor, who fought his way into training camp after years of setbacks. He will begin the season on Injured Reserve with a designation to return.
Hall, just 23 years old, had spent August trying to balance football dreams with unbearable heartbreak. His partner, who supported his entire college journey, passed away before she could watch his NFL debut. The loss triggered PTSD symptoms.
Rather than push him forward, the Eagles chose compassion. Head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters the roster is about “family first,” echoing a message that Hall’s recovery — both mental and emotional — takes precedence over football snaps.
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The move does impact depth, as Philadelphia had eyed Hall as a developmental piece on the defensive line. But teammates stressed his value off the field, calling him “a fighter who deserves time to heal.”
When he does return, Eagles fans will see more than a rookie defensive tackle. They’ll see a young man who carried grief with courage, reminding the NFL that behind every helmet lies a human story.
