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Philadelphia Eagles projected 2016 preseason two-deep depth chart

By Ryan Quigley

May 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles graphics and logos on the interview background at OTS
May 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles graphics and logos on the interview background at OTS /
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Dec 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles inside linebacker Mychal Kendricks (95) pumps himself up at the start of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. The Arizona Cardinals won 40-17. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles inside linebacker Mychal Kendricks (95) pumps himself up at the start of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. The Arizona Cardinals won 40-17. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Right Outside Linebacker

  1. Mychal Kendricks
  2. Myke Tavarres

We have a pair of Mykes on the right side of the Eagles’ linebacker corps.

Kendricks has experience as a 4-3 outside linebacker from his days under Andy Reid and should not have much of an issue locking down a starting job this summer. Kendricks did not have a phenomenal season last year and will need to bounce back in 2016 to remain in favor of the Eagles’ coaching staff. However, Kendricks bulked up a bit this offseason, adding 15 pounds as he prepares to play in the new 4-3 alignment, which is a good sign.

Tavarres, an undrafted free agent out of Incarnate Word, makes sense as a backup to Kendricks. Tavarres is quick and brings terrific closing speed to the table. If one thing separates him from the pack, it’s his special teams ability, which may be what ultimately lands him a spot on the final roster.

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