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Goode is a career special teamer but a good one when healthy. He turns 30 in June, so it’s unclear how much he has left in the tank. The Jaguars will find out this summer.

Goode was actually a walk-on at West Virginia, but ended up leading the team in tackles in 2011. At 6'0/244, he’ll try to latch on as a run-stuffer in Tampa. He’s drawn some light comparisons to Redskins tackle machine London Fletcher.

Goode worked at all three linebacker positions during Bucs rookie minicamp, and could eventually emerge as a starter on the inside at 6-foot, 244. For now, Goode should be eyeing a top backup role while focusing on special teams.

He’ll be a prime candidate for the practice squad after initially making the 53. The Bucs needed to clear room for new receiver Russell Shepard.

Goode was the Bucs’ fifth-round pick in 2012. The Eagles apparently believe he’ll be better on special teams than Acho, who was acquired via an offseason trade with the Browns for RB Dion Lewis.

Goode is a special teamer who has played 235 career snaps on defense. He turns 28 in June.

The Eagles are stacked at inside linebacker, with three starting caliber players in Mychal Kendricks, DeMeco Ryans and Kiko Alonso. They also used a third-round pick on Jordan Hicks and have a solid reserve in Brad Jones. So although Goode is a valuable piece, he’s on the bubble for now. That will change quickly if Ryans’ rehab from an Achilles’ tear goes slower than expected or Kendricks ends up traded.

With the Eagles stacked at inside linebacker -- DeMeco Ryans, Kiko Alonso, Mychal Kendricks, Brad Jones, and Jordan Hicks -- Goode appears to be the odd man out. The 26-year-old has long drawn praise from coach Chip Kelly for his special teams ability. The Eagles would likely take a conditional draft pick.

Goode spent the entire offseason with the Eagles before being released at final cuts. He will provide depth at linebacker with Kiko Alonso (knee) and Mychal Kendricks (hamstring) dealing with injuries. OL Julian Vandervelde was released in a corresponding move.

The Eagles were trying to move Goode but predictably failed to find any takers. Goode should find a special teams role somewhere. The Eagles now have 52 players on their active roster.