Eagles Sign Veteran Safety Marcus Epps After Patriots Release

Veteran safety Marcus Epps is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles after requesting and being granted his release from the New England Patriots. Epps, 29, had been signed by the Patriots on a one-year deal but faced limited playing time due to competition and a recent ACL injury sustained while with the Raiders. Philadelphia, where Epps played from 2019 to 2022 and started in Super Bowl LVII, welcomed him back to bolster their safety group ahead of the upcoming season. His contract history includes a two-year, $12 million deal with the Raiders and a one-year, $4.4 million deal with the Patriots before his release. The Patriots' decision to release Epps saves the team cap space and allows Epps to seek a larger role elsewhere. Epps' experience as a starter and his recovery from injury make him a valuable addition to the Eagles' defense as they prepare for their season opener against Dallas.