Philadelphia Eagles: Top 5 offseason additions, post 2018 NFL Draft

5. Corey Nelson, ILB (from Denver Broncos)

This offseason has seen plenty of news when it comes to the linebacking corps of the defending Super Bowl champions. Jordan Hicks is trying to bounce back after an injury-shortened 2017. The team signed free-agent Paul Worrilow, late of the Detroit Lions and a one-time member of the Atlanta Falcons. And somewhat recently, the Birds cut ties with Mychal Kendricks.

But last month, the team got some bad news when Worrilow suffered a season-ending knee injury in OTAs.

"“It just happened so fast. It’s just something you can’t really try to stop and prevent from happening” said new Philadelphia Eagles’ linebacker Corey Nelson (via Jeff Kerr of 247Sports.com). “His leg kind of ran into the back of mine, that’s what it was. “It sucks. Nobody wants that. Nobody wants to experience that. It’s a tough thing. It’s the game we play, it happens. We get paid big bucks, but we also experience repercussions for how the ball rolls.”"

Nelson, formerly of the Denver Broncos, was signed to provide depth to Jim Schwartz’s defensive unit and should also help the kick coverage units. His versatility enables him to play both inside and outside. He himself comes off an injury-shortened campaign which limited him to five games and four tackles. He could now be the man providing depth behind Hicks or wind up being the successor to Hendricks. Don’t be surprised if the four-year pro now nails down that weak side spot.

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