REPORT: Cardinals to sign LB Jordan Hicks to 4-year deal

The Arizona Cardinals have found another piece for their defense in free agency. After agreeing to sign veteran pass rusher Terrell Suggs to a one-year deal, they now have addressed inside linebacker.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Cardinals are expected to sign former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks to a four-year contract after free agency officially begins Wednesday afternoon.

#Eagles standout ILB Jordan Hicks intends to sign with the #AZCardinals on 4-year deal worth $36M with $12M to sign, source said. $20M guaranteed.💰💰

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019

The deal will be worth $36 million. Hicks will get $12 million to sign and $20 million total guaranteed.

Hicks had 91 total tackles and three sacks in 12 games last season.

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