Eagles GM Howie Roseman Vows to Add More Players at Safety

The Eagles have holes to fill in their secondary after free agent losses.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:58pm

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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has promised that the team will add more players at the safety position this offseason. The Eagles lost starting safety Reed Blankenship in free agency, leaving Marcus Epps and Andrew Mukuba as the projected starters. Roseman acknowledged the need to address the safety room, with Epps now 30 years old and Mukuba coming off an ankle injury that ended his rookie season early.

Why it matters

The Eagles' secondary was a strength of the team in 2025, but the loss of Blankenship creates a void that Roseman is determined to fill. Upgrading the safety position could be crucial for Philadelphia's defense as they look to make another playoff push in 2026.

The details

Roseman stated plainly that the Eagles 'will add players at that position' of safety this offseason. The team has Marcus Epps and Andrew Mukuba penciled in as the starters, but both have question marks. Epps is 30 years old and Mukuba is recovering from an ankle injury that cut his rookie season short. The 2026 NFL Draft will give the Eagles a chance to find long-term solutions at safety, though it remains to be seen if their preferred options will be available when they pick.

  • The Eagles lost starting safety Reed Blankenship in free agency this offseason.
  • In the 2025 season, Epps appeared in 12 games with 4 starts, making 21 tackles.
  • Mukuba, a 2nd-round pick in 2025, played in 11 games with 10 starts as a rookie, recording 46 tackles, 3 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions.

The players

Howie Roseman

The general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles who has vowed to add more players at the safety position this offseason.

Marcus Epps

A 30-year-old safety who re-signed with the Eagles on a one-year deal in 2026 after appearing in 12 games with 4 starts in 2025.

Andrew Mukuba

A second-round pick by the Eagles in 2025 who started 10 games as a rookie, recording 46 tackles, 3 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions before an ankle injury ended his season prematurely.

Reed Blankenship

The starting safety for the Eagles in 2025 who left the team in free agency this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“We'll add players at that position”

— Howie Roseman, Eagles General Manager

What’s next

The Eagles will look to address the safety position through the 2026 NFL Draft, where they will have the opportunity to find long-term solutions to replace the departed Reed Blankenship.

The takeaway

The Eagles' secondary was a strength in 2025, but the loss of starting safety Reed Blankenship in free agency has created a hole that GM Howie Roseman is determined to fill. The team will look to the draft to find new talent at the position, with 30-year-old Marcus Epps and second-year player Andrew Mukuba currently penciled in as the starters.