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PITTSBURGH - AUGUST 15: Defensive lineman Jevon Kearse #93 of the Philadelphia Eagles smiles while talking to teammates on the sideline during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on August 15, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Eagles 38-31. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

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Nigel Bradham #53 (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

7. player. 54. . . . Nigel Bradham, LB (2016-2019)

Outside of his first two seasons with the Buffalo Bills and the 2015 season where Jim Schwartz took some time to enjoy some consulting with the NFL’s officiating department, Nigel Bradham‘s entire NFL run has been spent working in Schwartz’s scheme.

When Jordan Hicks, Philly’s signal-caller on defense, went down with an injury in 2017, it was Bradham that stepped in and took over. The “Birds” didn’t miss a beat as they won it all to conclude the 2017-2018 season. Once Hicks was gone for good, Bradham stayed in that role, helping the Eagles to two more playoff appearances.

It will be interesting to see how he looks playing somewhere else and for somebody else. Bradham never made a Pro Bowl in an Eagles jersey or as a member of the Buffalo Bills, but make no mistake, he’ll be missed for his on-field play and his leadership.

He racked up 384 tackles, six sacks, three forced fumbles, 25 pass breakups, two picks, and two defensive touchdowns in an Eagles jersey.

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