The loss of Jordan Hicks doesn’t seem as significant now since the Philadelphia Eagles currently are not in season. Although Hicks has spent his first four years frequently injured, he was still a key piece to the defense when on the field. Now, Hicks will continue his career with the Arizona Cardinals, as the Eagles look to find their replacement either through Free Agency, or the 2019 NFL Draft this year.
With a lot of big named linebackers already inking deals, there aren’t too many guys left that are worth spending money on. However, the Eagles made sure to snag a low-risk, high-reward guy in former Pittsburgh Steelers’ linebacker, L.