Philadelphia Eagles: Full Breakdown and Depth-Chart Analysis at Interior LB

July 3, 2015   ·   Andrew Kulp   ·   Jump to comments


It's difficult to imagine that there are many more confusing depth-chart logjams in the NFL than the one the Philadelphia Eagles have at interior linebacker. This offseason, the organization extended DeMeco Ryans, traded for Kiko Alonso, signed Brad Jones and used a third-round pick on Jordan Hicks. That group joins budding star Mychal Kendricks, Najee Goode (coming off the injured reserve list) and serviceable reserve Emmanuel Acho.
Obviously, the Eagles don't intend to keep seven interior linebackers. More likely, they'll carry five at most. Of course, at some point, it becomes a matter of who makes the cut. In fact, it's not even entirely clear which two players will start.
Ryans, Alonso and Kendricks were rotating in with the first-team defense this spring, according to Jeff Neiburg of the Philadelphia Daily News. Defensive coordinator Bill Davis informed Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice that there may even be packages where all three are on th...

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