Eagles’ Opening 21-Day Practice Window for Marcus Epps

The Philadelphia Eagles are opening the 21-day practice windows for safety Marcus Epps this week, according to the team on Tuesday.

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In his place, Sydney Brown got the start on Friday against the Chicago Bears, joining Reed Blankenship as the starting safeties. However, with Brown struggling last week against the Bears, the coaching staff could be seeking alternatives. Epps, a Super Bowl veteran, could be an interesting, experienced addition to the defense.

History and Role with the Eagles

The veteran started for the Eagles team that advanced to the Super Bowl during the 2022 season, before landing a free agent deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he played for two seasons.

During the offseason, Epps signed a one-year deal worth up to $4.4 million to play in New England with the Patriots.

The Eagles added him back in August after he was released by New England, and he has appeared in eight games, making six tackles, playing mostly on special teams, getting just 15 snaps on defense.

With Mukuba out, there is a chance that Fangio is willing to give Epps a look with Brown struggling last week against the Bears.  Epps, 29,

To make room for Epps, the team released veteran defensive back Parry Nickerson from the practice squad.