The player fans have linked to the Eagles throughout the entire offseason might actually end up in Philly.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Eagles are in "heavy negotiations" with former Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch.
Tulloch, 31, has been in the league since 2006 and has played his last five seasons with the Lions. Most notably, he played three seasons -- from 2011-2013 -- under Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. Schwartz was then the head coach in Detroit. Tulloch also played three seasons under Schwartz in Tennessee, when Schwartz was the Titans' defensive coordinator.
Because of the history between Schwartz and Tulloch, fans linked Tulloch to the Eagles early on in the offseason. The Eagles already signed three of Schwartz's former players from Buffalo -- Leodis McKelvin, Ron Brooks and Nigel Bradham.
Pair that recent history with the Eagles' lack of depth at linebacker, and this move seems to make some sense. Tulloch will be entering his 11th NFL season, but the Eagles could certainly use some help at the position.
After starters Bradham, Jordan Hicks and Mychal Kendricks, the team lacks depth at linebacker. The backup linebackers are Najee Goode, Deontae Skinner, Joe Walker and three undrafted rookies.
The Eagles' first preseason game is Thursday, but if they sign Tulloch, he'd already know the defense.
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In 16 games last season, Tulloch had 74 tackles, a sack and two fumble recoveries. He's played 16 games in all but one of his 10 NFL seasons. He played just three games in 2014 after tearing his ACL.
