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3 NFL free agents Philadelphia Eagles should consider contacting

By Geoffrey Knox

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 25: Malik Jefferson #45 of the Cincinnati Bengals sits on the sideline during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 25: Malik Jefferson #45 of the Cincinnati Bengals sits on the sideline during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Malik Jefferson #46 of the Texas Longhorns arrives at the stadium before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 24: Malik Jefferson #46 of the Texas Longhorns arrives at the stadium before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

2. Malik Jefferson, linebacker

Malik Jefferson, for all intents and purposes, may be a younger Brandon Marshall. Once upon a time, he was also on the Eagles’ radar. Last season, he was placed on injured reserve on December 18th because of a foot injury, but in Jim Schwartz’s defensive scheme, he could blossom.

He’s a former third-round selection. He’s only 22 years old, and with coaching and some playmakers around him. not to mention some veteran leadership like Malcolm Jenkins and Fletcher Cox, Jefferson could flash the skills that make people wonder why the Cincinnati Bengals gave up on him. He’s definitely worth a call.

He has only ten tackles on his NFL resume, but there’s no reason to believe a Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year nod in 2017 (where they play no defense), a First-team All-Big 12 nod (also in 2017), and Second-team All-American honors in that same year can’t translate to the pro game. This guy can ball.

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