Injured Hand Hampers Hicks’ Honeymoon

PHILADELPHIA (973espn.com) - Injuries have always been a concern with talented Eagles' middle linebacker Jordan Hicks but the latest one shouldn't derail much more than some honeymoon fun.

Hicks, who turned 25 on Tuesday, injured his hand two days later while on his honeymoon in Greece, according to Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com.

The injury occurred while Hicks was getting out of a pool and the severity is unknown at this time but Kempski reports that Hicks has provided video of the hand and his current range of movement with it to the Eagles' medical staff.

Even a broken hand would likely be a four-week injury, a source told the website and that would have Hicks on track to be ready near the start of training camp.

Depth is an issue behind Hicks with presumed backup Joe Walker still recovering from a torn ACL that wiped out his rookie season. Walker was able to do a little individual work during the tail end of the spring but has yet to be cleared for team drills. Veteran special teamer Najee Goode is also versatile enough to play in the middle while Villanova product Don Cherry is also on the 90-man offseason roster.

Walker was able to do a little individual work during the tail end of the spring but has yet to be cleared for team drills. Veteran special teamer Najee Goode is also versatile enough to play in the middle while Villanova product Don Cherry remains on the 90-man offseason roster.

-John McMullen covers the Eagles and the NFL for 973espn.com. You can reach him at jmcmullen44@gmail.com or on Twitter @JFMcMullen