5 best safety fits for the Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Eagles seem interested in adding a safety during the coming NFL Draft, and fortunately for them, there are solid options.
The Philadelphia Eagles don't have a depth issue at safety, at least not totally. Theirs is more of a certainty issue. Following the departure of Reed Blankenship and the decision to move on from Sydney Brown , the position has quietly become one of the most unsettled on the roster.
Andrew Mukuba will return for year two following a season-ending injury that closed his rookie campaign. Marcus Epps is back , but likely as part of a competition rather than a long-term answer. Beyond that, the room is filled with names, not guarantees.
That's where the draft comes in. Howie Roseman said, during his predraft presser alongside Nick Sirianni , that players will be added at safety. They'll have options during the selection meeting.
Assuming Caleb Downs is off the board, here are Philadelphia's most intriguing options in this class. 1. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon Ducks Dillon Thieneman feels like the safest projection.