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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Busy in road victory
Reed Blankenship recorded eight tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 37-17 win at Cincinnati.Blankenship's eight tackles Sunday were the most he's managed in a game since Week 2 versus the Falcons (10). He continued to show competence in coverage though, tallying his fourth pass breakup of the year. He'll be on the fringe of the IDP radar in Week 9 versus the Jaguars.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Practices in full Wednesday
Reed Blankenship (illness) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report.Blankenship was forced to leave the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 4 game against the Buccaneers due to an illness. Philadelphia was on a bye for Week 5, and the additional rest has allowed Blankenship to to recover from his ailment. Through four regular-season games, Blankenship has recorded 25 tackles (19 solo) and three passes defended (two interceptions).
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Will not return
Reed Blankenship (illness) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.Blankenship exited late in the first half and ultimately will not return. The absence of the Middle Tennessee product will remain a blow to the Philadelphia Eagles' secondary but will continue leading to extra opportunities for Tristin McCollum.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Dealing with illness
Reed Blankenship (illness) has exited Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.Blankenship was reportedly healthy coming into the game, so it's not clear why or when he started feeling ill. While he is out of the game, Tristin McCollum will step in at free safety.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Clinches win with interception
Reed Blankenship sealed the Philadelphia Eagles' 15-12 victory over the Saints on Sunday with a late interception and recorded two tackles.The safety aided an Eagles defense that only allowed 219 total yards. Blankenship has 20 tackles and two interceptions through three games in 2024. He recorded over 100 tackles for the first time last season.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Nabs pick vs. Packers
Reed Blankenship logged eight total tackles and one interception during Friday night's 34-29 win over the Packers.Blankenship picked off Jordan Love during the third quarter of Friday night's affair, leading to a touchdown for the Philadelphia Eagles. The third-year safety also ranked second on Philadelphia in total tackles (eight), trailing only Zack Baun, who logged a 15-tackle effort. Blankenship was all over the field in Week 1, and he's expected to continue making plays in the Eagles' secondary as the team takes on the Falcons on Monday night.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Underwent successful surgery
Reed Blankenship is fully recovered from surgery to repair a groin injury that he suffered Week 18, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.Blankenship signed a one-year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday after a 2023 campaign that saw him record a team-leading 113 combined tackles despite playing just 15 regular-season games. "It feels good now not being as sore anymore like I did this past season dealing with it," the safety said Tuesday, insinuating the injury was affecting him before his Week 18 exit. A healthy Blankenship should be a key piece of the Eagles secondary in 2024.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Gets one-year extension
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Reed Blankenship (groin) to a one-year contract extension Monday.Blankenship led Philadelphia in tackles (113 total, 79 solo) and interceptions (three) last season while suiting up for 15 regular-season games, so it makes complete sense for the team to extend him through 2025. A groin injury kept Blankenship from suiting up for the Eagles' wild-card loss to the Buccaneers, but given that his status for that contest came down to the wire, the safety should be fully healthy for the start of offseason workouts.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Leads team in tackles and picks
Reed Blankenship (groin) appeared in 15 regular-season games this season, leading the Philadelphia Eagles in interceptions (three), solo tackles (79) and total tackles (113).The second-year pro took a big step forward from a rookie season that saw him record just 34 tackles in 10 games, four of which were starts. The former undrafted free agent is now a key part of the Eagles defense and should remain one next season, as the groin injury that caused him to miss the team's wild-card loss shouldn't be a long-lasting problem given that he was listed as questionable leading up to the game.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Will miss wild-card game
Reed Blankenship (groin) is inactive for Monday's wild-card contest against the Buccaneers.Blankenship was hurt during Philadelphia's season finale against the Giants and wasn't able to practice at all leading up to Monday's contest. He was still given a designation of questionable after the team's final practice session, but he's ultimately been deemed unable to suit up. Sydney Brown tore his ACL in Week 18 and is done for the season, so Avonte Maddox is sliding over from cornerback to start at safety.