Eagles Trying To Trade For A Linebacker, Per Report
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Eagles are in desperate need of depth at the linebacker position.
On Tuesday, CBSSports.com's Jasan La Canfora reported the Eagles are searching for an inside linebacker via trade.
Several teams calling around looking for TEs. Eagles have been trying to find an inside LB via trade. Things will intensify in few weeks
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) August 10, 2016
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Earlier this week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Eagles were in heavy negotiations with free agent linebacker Stephen Tulloch.
Eagles and former Lions' LB Stephen Tulloch now in "heavy negotiations", per source. Eagles could soon have a new linebacker.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 6, 2016
Tulloch, 31, spent his last five seasons in Detroit. From 2011-2013, Tulloch played for new Eagles defensive coordinator and former Lions head coach Jim Schwartz.
Tulloch had 107 tackles, 1.0 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries last season.