Jordan Hicks has lined up at middle linebacker this summer with Mychal Kendricks on one side and Nigel Bradham on the other, and there is little question or variation about the starting trio in the Eagles' base defense.
The depth at the position has been an issue since the spring, without legitimate competition for the starters and a lack of experience throughout much of the depth chart behind them.
That could change if the Eagles add veteran free-agent linebacker Stephen Tulloch. The Eagles have had discussions with Tulloch, a league source confirmed. ESPN first reported the news Saturday night.