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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.

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Earlier this week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Eagles were in heavy negotiations with free agent linebacker Stephen Tulloch.

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.

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