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Eagles LB Jordan Hicks (58) runs off the field after a 27-13 victory vs. the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (Tim Hawk | For NJ.com)

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PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks has been limited throughout training camp and the preseason, recovering from a hand injury suffered on his honeymoon back in June, but he has little doubt that he'll open the season healthy against Washington Week 1 at FedEx Field as he recovers from an injured groin.

"None," Hicks said prior to Monday's practice at the NovaCare Complex, when asked if he has any concern that the injury will keep him from the season opener. "None whatsoever. I'll be there."

Even though he is confident that he'll be able to play against Washington, Hicks admits that he isn't quite back to a full practice workload.

"I'll probably do some stuff tomorrow," Hicks said, when asked if he thinks he'll be able to practice this week. "Maybe not everything. But, going into Redskins week, I should be good."

Given that the Eagles' starters aren't expected to play Thursday, Hicks caps the preseason with two tackles, and 1.0 sack against Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor.

A significant argument can be made that Hicks is not only the most important player on the Eagles' defense given the team's lack of quality depth at linebacker, but also the most talented player on the roster.

In his first two NFL seasons, Hicks has posted 101 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 14 pass breakups, and seven interceptions with one returned for a touchdown.

Last season, both Hicks and Nigel Bradham were healthy for the entire season and played all 16 games. Given that injuries are a constant concern in the NFL, Hicks says that he's confident in the players behind him on the depth chart to step up, if that consistency isn't possible in 2017.

"I think we're pretty good," Hicks said of the linebacker group. "Obviously, Najee [Goode] is getting his hand repaired. He'll be ready to go. Joe Walker's come a long way. The young guys, Kamu, Nate [Gerry], obviously, they're young but they're top-notch athletically.

"You see a lot of athleticism, a lot of play-making ability, from just about everybody in this group. I have a lot of confidence in our guys. I know we're going to keep working to get better."

Matt Lombardo may be reached at MLombardo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MattLombardoPHL.