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Denver Broncos: Possible free agent linebacker targets

By Sayre Bedinger

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 10: K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks walks off the field during the second half of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 10: K.J. Wright #50 of the Seattle Seahawks walks off the field during the second half of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 06: Jordan Hicks #58 and Chris Long #56 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after sacking Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 06: Jordan Hicks #58 and Chris Long #56 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after sacking Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Jordan Hicks, Philadelphia Eagles

Age: 26 (27 in June)

Jordan Hicks has struggled with health throughout his playing career (he’s played just one full 16-game slate, in 2016) but he is a heck of a talent when he’s available.

In just 12 games this past season, the 26-year old Hicks racked up 91 tackles, five tackles for loss, and three sacks.

He gave up just one touchdown in coverage and has consistently proven himself to be an asset in coverage in general at the NFL level.

Hicks would be a phenomenal addition for the Broncos and as a cherry on top, he is a Colorado Springs, CO native.

He was a third-round selection in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Texas and had his best NFL season in 2016 when he played all 16 games and racked up 88 tackles, six tackles for loss, five interceptions, and 11 pass breakups.

Hicks would have quite the market if he gets out of Philadelphia, and the Broncos would be a great spot for him to land if they choose to move on from Brandon Marshall and/or Todd Davis.

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