Patriots Sign Safety Marcus Epps to One-Year Deal

Marcus Epps, a safety who previously played for the Las Vegas Raiders, has signed a one-year deal worth up to $4.4 million with the New England Patriots. Epps, 29, is expected to be cleared from a torn ACL injury by training camp after a challenging 2024 season where he only played three games and recorded 19 tackles. He had a successful stint with the Eagles prior to joining the Raiders, where he started all 17 games in 2022. Epps' departure from the Raiders leaves them without both of their starting safeties from the previous season, prompting Isaiah Pola-Mao to step into a starting role. The Patriots' safety lineup now includes Epps along with other notable players like Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers. Epps' career totals include 45 starts and three interceptions since entering the league in 2019.