Eagles Re-sign Former Starting Safety Marcus Epps After Patriots Release

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed safety Marcus Epps, a veteran who previously played for the team from 2019 to 2022 and was a starter during their 2022 Super Bowl run. Epps, 29, had spent the 2023 season with the Las Vegas Raiders before suffering a season-ending ACL injury early in 2024 and then signing with the New England Patriots, who released him this offseason at his request. The Eagles, currently with just three healthy safeties on their roster due to injuries and roster moves, are adding Epps to provide much-needed depth and experience at the safety position. Reed Blankenship is expected to start one safety spot, while Sydney Brown and rookie Andrew Mukuba are competing for the other, though Mukuba’s hamstring injury has cast uncertainty on his Week 1 availability. Epps will now adapt to a new defensive system under coordinator Vic Fangio, and although he is unlikely to immediately reclaim a starting role, his return strengthens the Eagles' secondary amid an ongoing safety competition. Additionally, the Eagles have bolstered their practice squad by re-signing former Alabama players Cameron Latu and Eli Ricks, enhancing their depth at tight end and cornerback.