By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 
The deal that was reportedly in the works has come complete. Stephen Tulloch is an Eagle.
The Eagles finalized a one-year, $3 million deal with the former Detroit Lion on Sunday evening, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. $1.75 million is guaranteed.
Tulloch, a former player under Jim Schwartz, joins a hurting linebacker group desperate for depth. In the wake of a season-ending injury to Joe Walker, Tulloch comes in as instant depth with a chance to earn some decent playing time.
In his five seasons with the Lions, Tulloch played in 67 games. Last season, Tulloch recorded 107 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. Over his career, Tulloch has 942 tackles, 14.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries and five interceptions. Tulloch spent five seasons with the Tennessee Titans before joining the Lions for the 2011 season.
Tulloch played under Schwartz from 2011-2013, when Schwartz was the head coach of the Lions. Schwartz had commented on Tulloch a few weeks earlier when rumors about the veteran linebacker joining the Eagles had started to surface.
"All the scouts are looking for ways to improve our team," Schwartz said. "So whoever is out there that can improve our team, whether it's Tully who is unsigned or guys on other teams that they're looking at roster numbers and waiver wire, who might be cap casualties. I trust those guys to explore every option to help us."
The Eagles certainly feel that way about Tulloch and now there is a veteran presence among the linebackers that can lend a hand to a depleted unit.
