5 linebackers for Arizona Cardinals to target in free agency

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Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) celebrates after recovering a fumble in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Colts won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Jerrell Freeman, Indianapolis Colts

All you need to know is 112 tackles and three sacks. That’s great productivity from a middle linebacker. In four seasons Freeman has 497 tackles, 12 sacks, 16 passes defensed, and four interceptions. He’s under 30 and 6 foot tall. That works for me and since Bruce Arians has familiarity with him, he makes a suitable target for the Cardinals.

While he is under 30, he is 29 right now and will be 30 in May, so he’d be at 30 in 2016. That gives him a few very productive seasons left. When you combine age, production, height, and system played in, he is one of the more attractive fits for the Cardinals. I have not heard though of any specific interest.

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