Lost among all of the questions and scrutiny that surrounded the Philadelphia Eagles‘ secondary and quarterback positions this offseason, was the fact that the inside linebacker position carried serious concerns of its own. The tandem of DeMeco Ryans and running mate Mychal Kendricks only managed to stay fully healthy for one complete game in 2014, while top reserve Najee Goode spent the duration of the season on injured reserve.
Meanwhile, spot starter and special teams contributor Casey Matthews was allowed to walk in free agency, further complicating the depth of the unit.