Eagles Reunite with Safety Marcus Epps to Bolster Secondary

The Philadelphia Eagles brought back an old friend to help add depth to the safety position, adding Marcus Epps, who played in Philly from 2019 to 2022.

Epps’ First Stint in Philadelphia

Journey After the Super Bowl Run

A 2019 sixth-round pick by Minnesota, he signed with the Vegas Raiders after the 2022 season and was a team captain, starting 17 games during the 2023 season. He played in three games last season before tearing his ACL.

Before this season, he signed a one-year, $4.4 million contract with the New England Patriots, but asked to be released by the team.

Impact on Current Eagles Secondary

He adds more depth to a position that still has questions, with second-round pick Andrew Makuba and Sydney Brown battling for time alongside Reed Blankenship.

The team waived Tristin McCollum, who played in 14 games last season, making 33 tackles with two pass breakups. Overall, in two seasons, he has appeared in 17 games for Philadelphia, starting two.