Eagles News: Philadelphia’s biggest remaining roster hole

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 19: Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps (39) looks on before the NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles on October 19th, 2025, at U. S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

(Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams following the draft – ESPN Philadelphia Eagles — Strong safety. Andrew Mukuba had an excellent rookie season at one safety position, but the Eagles have questions at the other with Reed Blankenship gone. The starter penciled in is Marcus Epps, who started four games last season after returning to the Eagles following two seasons with Las Vegas.

If Epps were hurt, the Eagles might have to use a converted cornerback such as Michael Carter II or Jonathan Jones, or perhaps J. T. Gray.

Gray is a former All-Pro special teams gunner, but he didn’t play a defensive snap in the 2025 regular season. Eagles front office changes include hiring another former Jets general manager – BGN Mike Maccagnan’s name sticks out here since he served as the New York Jets’ general manager from 2015-2019 before he was ultimately replaced by Joe Douglas, who returned to Philly last year. Funny that they’re now both on the Eagles.