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Dallas Cowboys linebacking corps: From paupers to princes?

By Tyrone Starr

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 19: Jaylon Smith #54 indicates motion in the first half of a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 19: Jaylon Smith #54 indicates motion in the first half of a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 01: Darren McFadden #20 of the Dallas Cowboys attempts to break away from Jordan Hicks #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 01: Darren McFadden #20 of the Dallas Cowboys attempts to break away from Jordan Hicks #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Philadelphia Eagles (no medal)

Nigel Bradham, Jordan Hicks, Nathan Gerry, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Joe Walker, Corey Nelson, Asantay Brown

This unit was already looking a little then before the surprise release of Mychal Kendricks. It is true that he was unhappy and did ask for a trade. Still when you need talent and depth as badly as Philadelphia does, letting an accomplished player just go for nothing seems odd.

As it pertains to those wearing green, Jordan Hicks would have to be considered the top dog. The issue for him, however is clearly health.

In three seasons, he has just 31 total games under his belt. It is often said the best ability is availability. Talent means little when you’re missing your helmet and pads.

Bradham is a solid veteran, although he has only eclipsed 100 tackles twice in six years and does not produce turnovers.

Simply put, the Eagles have a great front, a solid back end but are soft in the middle. Maybe the other units can pick up the slack but these linebackers could be problematic in 2018.

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