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On YouTubePhiladelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / October 28
Eagles' Defensive Chief Points To Intangibles With Reed Blankenship
To outsiders, Eagles’ steady veteran safety Reed Blankenship has not been playing at the level most expected of him. To further that narrative, Pro Football Focus has the fourth-year veteran and team captain near the bottom of their safety rankings, putting the Middle Tennessee State product at No.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / October 23
Eagles' Defensive Captain: 'Chill Out And Have Fun'
During the Eagles’ surprising 34-17 loss to the New York Giants on Oct. 9 at MetLife Stadium, veteran safety Reed Blankenship sensed a problem on defense.
The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL's yearly leaders in passer rating in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?
Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / September 28
Eagles wasting $3.6 million on veteran safety while rookie shines through
The Philadelphia Eagles are sitting pretty at 3-0. But a quiet tension does simmer in the defensive backfield. It’s that kind of a situation... like a classic baseball dilemma: a veteran pitcher is getting the start based on his contract and past glory, while a flame-throwing rookie sits in the bullpen, waiting for his shot.
32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / September 26
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 / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / September 2
Eagles' Captain Changes Agents With Potential Extension Looming
With rumors circulating of a possible extension for Reed Blankenship, Athletes First has confirmed that Eagles’ fourth-year safety has joined the agency.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 31
Paying in Forward Helped Eagles' Safety Return
The height of Marcus Epps’ NFL career was the 2022 season when the Wyoming product was the steady hand on the back end of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LVII defense.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 30
Making Sense Of Eagles Contract Extension Rumors
The Philadelphia Eagles have proven time and time again that they aren't afraid to get a deal done sooner rather than later. Take a look at the current roster and you'll see examples of this idea left and right.
Philadelphia Eagles News / A to Z Sports / August 30
Former UDFA Reed Blankenship among Philadelphia Eagles' 8 captains for the 2025 NFL season
The Philadelphia Eagles announced their captains for the 2025 NFL season, with a total of eight selected, including three new additions. Here is the list of the Eagles' captains for this fall, with the new guys in bold: • QB Jalen Hurts • RT Lane Johnson • PK Jake Elliott • WR A.J.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 29
Eagles' Name Eight Team Captains, Including Three First-Timers
The Eagles have announced eight team captains for the 2025 season, including three first-time selections: All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley on the offensive
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 25
Eagles Safety Waited For Call That Never Came On Cutdown Day
Reed Blankenship left everything he had on the field in the preseason finale back in 2022 against the Miami Dolphins. He had a solid summer as an undrafted free agent from Middle Tennessee State, so there was already some buzz that he would make the team, but nothing is guaranteed.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 12
Eagles' S Competition Is Heating Up
Nestled into a quick 57-minute Eagles practice at the NovaCare Complex Tuesday morning was an unexpected development. Instead of Sydney Brown lining up opposite Reed Blankenship on the back end of Vic Fangio's defense in nickel looks, rookie second-round pick Drew Mukuba jogged onto the field for the first rep.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 11
Eagles' Reed Blankenship Is Comfortable With Safety Competition
The one constant on the back end of the Eagles’ defense in the 2025 season will be fourth-year pro Reed Blankenship. It’s shaping up like the replacement for the departed C.J.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / August 4
Eagles follow familiar path with Reed Blankenship’s contract (in the worst way)
General manager Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles have become the gold standard when it comes to modern-NFL roster building, especially when it comes to extending franchise cornerstones early and avoiding messy contract situations (yes, we’re looking at you, Cowboys and Commanders).
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 3
Alive and Healing, Eagles Rookie Closer To Being Full Participant In Practice
Reed Blankenship delivered a welcome bit of news on Sunday morning. Drew Mukuba is still alive. The rookie safety vanished from practice last week with what was termed a shoulder injury, but Mukuba is working himself back slowly and surely as the Eagles wrapped up Day 8 of training camp on Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / August 1
Eagles DBs show off their versatility at training camp with unusual new roles
Every Philadelphia Eagles fan knew how versatile defensive backs Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship was from their play on the field and the work on their podcast "Exciting Mics." Now, the two might have a new role they weren't expecting to play in their careers.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Last Word On Sports / July 22
Three Philadelphia Eagles Contract Extension Candidates
The Philadelphia Eagles have many top-end players on the roster already under contract for multiple years. That doesn’t mean that all of their key players have a long-term contract in place, though.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / July 21
Eagles Sign Second-Round Pick On Eve Of Camp
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed second-round safety Drew Mukuba to his four-year rookie deal on the eve of their 2025 training camp. Eagles players are set to report to training camp on Tuesday and will hit the practice field for the first time on Wednesday morning.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / July 18
Broken NFL Logjam Bodes Well For Eagles' Safety Competition
The logjam is easing around the NFL with second-round draft picks, and that’s good news for the Philadelphia Eagles and Drew Mukuba, the 64th overall and last overall selection in the round.
Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 3
Eagles surprising stance on $3.5M Reed Blankenship contract
The Philadelphia Eagles’ reluctance to engage in contract extension talks with starting safety Reed Blankenship has raised eyebrows across the NFL, especially considering his role on the team and their healthy financial position.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / June 3
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.
Reed Blankenship 2025 IDP Outlook: Elite Dancer/Safety will have a bigger role
Reed Blankenship is one of those safeties that a lot of people underappreciate when it comes to being in the top half of the safeties in the league. The former Middle Tennessee State product has been a steal for the Eagles as a UDFA ever since he’s been in the league.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Field Level Media / April 1, 2024
Eagles sign S Reed Blankenship to contract extension through 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles signed safety Reed Blankenship to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the team announced on Monday. Blankenship,
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.
Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / April 20, 2023
Five memorable Philadelphia Eagles UDFAs
Over the years, undrafted free agents (UDFAs) have been a big part of Philadelphia’s success.
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