Eagles claim former Washington LB Steven Daniels

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The Eagles added a young linebacker on Wednesday, claiming Steven Daniels off waivers from Washington.

Daniels, 24, was a seventh-round pick out of Boston College in 2016, but spent the entire season on injured reserve after tearing his labrum in training camp.

Washington waived Daniels on Tuesday. The young 'backer will now get a chance to prove he's moved on from his shoulder injury.

He might have some opportunity with the Eagles, who lack depth at the linebacker position.

Jordan Hicks, Nigel Bradham and Mychal Kendricks are the incumbent starters, but it seems possible Kendricks won't be with the team when the season starts.

After the starters, the team has last year's seventh-round pick Joe Walker, who is returning from an ACL tear, this year's fifth-round pick Nate Gerry, who is making the switch from safety. Then, the Eagles have Najee Goode, Don Cherry and Kamu Grugier-Hill still under contract.

The Eagles' roster sits at 83 players. The maximum for this time of year is 90. Expect more moves in the coming days as they will try to fit in several undrafted rookie free agents.

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