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The Houston Texans defense got exposed in a wild Week 1 loss against the Buffalo Bills. Houston struggled to contain Josh Allen, who threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns while adding two rushing scores.

NFL News / Draft Nation / August 21

2026 Philadelphia Eagles Rookie Preview

The Eagles learned the hard way that defending a Super Bowl title is harder than winning one. A one-and-done playoff exit, a traded superstar receiver, and yet another new offensive coordinator have Philly fans wondering if the championship window is starting to close.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Cooper DeJean Rises to No. 38 as the Eagles Ask Him to Replace Reed Blankenship

Not many players in NFL history had a better rookie season than Cooper DeJean; a pick-six in the Super Bowl that helped the Philadelphia Eagles win a championship.

Tucker Kraft News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 12

AFC Notes: Reed Blankenship, Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars, Texans, Titans

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated names Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. as one player to watch in training camp as a “swing factor” after a productive rookie

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / May 29

Reed Blankenship Wasting No Time Making His Mark With the Texans

Among the biggest additions the Houston Texans made to their roster this offseason, the most notable of those might be their free agent signing of former Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / May 9

Most Underrated Offseason Move the Texans Made

The Houston Texans have been among the busiest teams in the NFL through the past few months when it comes to offseason roster moves. Between a hectic draft

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 4

Nick Caserio Pinpoints Why Texans Signed Reed Blankenship

The Houston Texans, in the process of their tireless offseason work earlier last month, not only added another dose of talent to their offensive side of the ball, but bolstered their defensive end as well with the signing of former Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 24

Five under-the-radar AFC free-agent additions

Several stealthy additions to these AFC rosters flew under the radar.

Five under-the-radar NFC free-agent additions

DeAndre Hopkins sends message to Vikings after Kyler Murray signing

Russell Wilson announces career news after one Giants season

Dallas Cowboys' final trade offer for Maxx Crosby has leaked, and it's massive

Ravens’ concern about Maxx Crosby has been revealed

Vikings reportedly have made this J.J. McCarthy decision after Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz signings

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 20

AFC Notes: Reed Blankenship, Wan’Dale Robinson, Titans’ Contracts, Texans

The Texans signed S Reed Blankenship to a three-year contract following his time with the Falcons. Blankenship said HC DeMeco Ryans recruited him to the

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 18

Reed Blankenship Reveals Why He Signed With Texans

The Houston Texans' biggest splash made on the defensive side of the ball so far this offseason has come from their addition of former Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship on a three-year deal, investing over $20 million to upgrade the back end of their already-elite secondary.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 15

Texans Adding Underrated Leader With Reed Blankenship Signing

Signing veteran safety Reed Blankenship is the kind of deal that could make the Houston Texans locker room even more bulletproof than it already was. Blankenship brings a gritty kind of underdog attitude to the imperious Texans defense.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / March 10

What Moving On From Reed Blankenship Says About The Eagles

If Reed Blankenship’s tenure in Philadelphia didn’t provide enough value to the franchise, it may be time to accept that the Eagles won’t operate among the NFL’s middle class during this roster-building cycle.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / March 9

Instant Grade: Texans Sign Reed Blankenship to 3-Year Deal

The Houston Texans shook up their safety room in a major way at the start of free agency by coming to terms on a three-year deal with former Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship; bolstering their defensive unit even further, and making this secondary group even better than it already was.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 12

Pros and Cons of Lions Signing Reed Blankenship

The Detroit Lions will likely explore multiple options to strengthen their defensive backs room this offseason, and one intriguing — yet risky — name to

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / February 1

Cowboys Would Be Nightmare Option for Eagles' Reed Blankenship

There are a handful of pending free agents to watch for the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. Jaelan Phillips, Nakobe Dean and Dallas Goedert have gotten the most buzz so far this offseason.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / January 12

Ranking the biggest culprits in the Eagles’ shocking wild-card loss to the 49ers

The Philadelphia Eagles will not be repeating as Super Bowl champions, as head coach Nick Sirianni's team fell 23-19 to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round Sunday.

Saquon Barkley gets real on Eagles' offense after playoff elimination

Did Jalen Hurts blame Kevin Patullo, Nick Sirianni after Eagles' playoff loss to 49ers?

Eagles' Nick Sirianni opens up about A.J. Brown spat, drops in loss to 49ers

The 25 greatest undrafted NFL players of all time

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 23

Injuries to monitor after Week 12: Will Campbell update raises concerns for Patriots

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five players we're tracking after Week 12:

Patriots LT Will Campbell to undergo MRI on his right knee

Bengals WR Tee Higgins exits Sunday's game with a concussion

Chiefs’ Noah Gray somehow makes a catch while going unconscious

K.C.'s Trey Smith exits with ankle injury

Vikings lose two O-linemen to injuries on nightmare day in Green Bay

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 19

Reed Blankenship Announces Personal News Before Cowboys Game

The Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) are coming off a tightly contested 16-9 Week 11 win over the Detroit Lions and will look to extend their win streak to five this weekend against the Dallas Cowboys (4-5-1).

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / September 26, 2025

PFF shows that Reed Blankenship might stunningly be big liability for Eagles

Not everyone is going to have a perfect start to a season, but Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship is having as bad a start as any player on the team.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / June 10, 2025

PFF position rankings once again proves Reed Blankenship is being overlooked

Once the Philadelphia Eagles traded safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson away, the secondary became Reed Blankenship's to run as the leader of the group. Blankenship came out of college as an undrafted free agent in 2022 with the Eagles and quickly rose to become one of the top defenders on the team.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / June 3, 2025

Three most underrated Eagles for 2025

Even the best NFL teams need contributions from little-known players and the Eagles are no exception. These three have been named as the most unappreciated/underrated members on Philadelphia’s roster.

Why Eagles RB Saquon Barkley could avoid the 'Madden curse' this upcoming season

Saquon Barkley addresses shift in 'mindset' after Eagles' Super Bowl triumph

One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / September 29, 2024

Reed Blankenship exits Eagles game and the prognosis isn't good

Maybe it's bad coaching. Maybe the 110-degree temperature is the culprit, but all of those stars and young prospects on the Philadelphia Eagles roster have, at best, looked pretty pedestrian.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / April 2, 2024

Eagles' Reed Blankenship thought he was victim of April Fool’s prank

Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship had quite the funny reaction upon getting some good news from his agent.

Trade up, down or stand pat? Plotting NFC teams' first-round draft strategy

Eagles sign S Reed Blankenship to contract extension through 2025

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 23, 2023

Black Friday bargains: NFC East

The NFC East is full of bargains. No need to stand in frigid temperatures while preparing to fend off your fellow man.

Three takeaways as Cowboys feast on Commanders on Thanksgiving

Giants' Tommy DeVito addresses facing Patriots' Bill Belichick

Eagles make big move with veteran WR

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

The 'NFL AP Defensive Rookie of the Year' quiz

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / July 16, 2023

PFF predicts big seasons for two Eagles defenders

Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus has identified eight defensive NFL players primed for larger roles this year. Two of them play in Philadelphia and both are critical to the team’s success in 2023.

Eagles offensive lineman looks as strong as ever in lifting video

...and claps back at NFL executive's comments on social media

Eagles were split on Jalen Hurts' trajectory during 2020 draft

Jalen Carter faces further civil charges stemming from fatal crash

Insider guarantees the Eagles will have a new punter in 2023

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / April 20, 2023