Epps (undisclosed) was designated for return from injured reserve by the Eagles on Tuesday.
Epps was injured in Week 8 and has logged 15 defensive snaps and another 119 on special teams through eight appearances this season.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Logs six stops in starting role
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Brown finished Friday's Week 13 loss to Chicago with six tackles (three solo).
Brown was on the field for all but two of Philadelphia's 87 defensive snaps as he moved into a starting role as a result of Andrew Mukuba (ankle) landing on IR on Wednesday. Mukuba could very well be out for the remainder of the season, so Brown figures to retain the starting role moving forward. Prior to Friday, he had been working mostly on special teams this season.
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Eagles' Nolan Smith: Takes down QB in loss Friday
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Smith secured three tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Friday's Week 13 loss to the Bears.
Smith logged a sack of Caleb Williams early in the third quarter that helped hold Chicago to a three-and-out. Smith added another QB hit and finished with three stops for the second straight game, both one short of his season high of four tackles in Week 1. He has 19 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through seven contests on the campaign.
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Eagles' Adoree' Jackson: Makes five stops in Week 13 loss
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Jackson compiled five tackles (four solo) Friday in a loss to the Bears.
Jackson's tackle total was his highest since he recorded seven stops against the Giants in Week 6. The veteran cornerback has played in 10 contests so far this season, tallying 38 tackles and six defensed passes.
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Eagles' Jordan Davis: Notches career-high nine stops
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Davis finished with nine tackles (five solo) in a Week 13 loss to the Bears on Friday.
Davis ended the game as Philadelphia's third-leading tackler. His nine stops established a new single-game career-high mark. Davis' big performance brought him up to 49 tackles on the campaign, which is a career-best mark for the regular season.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Impactful despite loss Friday
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Carter tallied four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two defensed passes in Friday's Week 13 loss to Chicago.
Two of Carter's four stops went for a loss, including his second-quarter sack of Caleb Williams. Carter has also been excellent on passing plays of late, notching two defensed passes in three of his past four contests. The third-year defensive end has 32 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, along with six defensed passes on the campaign.
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Eagles' Jalyx Hunt: Nabs interception in Week 13 loss
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Hunt recorded three tackles and an interception in Friday's loss to the Bears.
Hunt also notched two QB hits Friday. His pickoff came midway through the third period and set up Philadelphia in Chicago territory, but the ensuing drive ended when Jalen Hurts lost a fumble. Hunt has two interceptions on the season -- his other one was a pick-six in Week 7 against Minnesota.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Totals five stops in Week 13
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DeJean tallied five tackles (two solo) and a defensed pass Friday in a loss to Chicago.
DeJean has notched at least five tackles in 10 of the Eagles' 12 games this season. He's up to 72 tackles, a forced fumble and 10 defensed passes (including one interception) on the campaign.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Registers eight stops in defeat
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Baun totaled eight tackles (three solo) Friday in a Week 13 loss to Chicago.
Baun finished the game as the Eagles' fourth-leading tackler. He's been very consistent in that category this season, logging at least six tackles in each of Philadelphia's first 12 contests. That gives Baun a very reliable IDP floor.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Tallies 12 stops in Week 13 loss
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Dean posted 12 tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass Friday in a loss to the Bears.
Dean's tackle total was second highest on Philadelphia behind Reed Blankenship's 14. It was also by far Dean's best mark of the campaign; previously, his season-high mark had been seven in Week 10 against Green Bay. Dean had posted a sack in three straight contests coming into Friday, and though he couldn't extend that streak, he continues to be a viable IDP asset after missing the first five games of the campaign while recovering from a knee injury.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Racks up huge tackle total in loss
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Blankenship tallied 14 tackles (eight solo) Friday in a Week 13 loss to Chicago.
Blankenship led the Eagles in stops while recording easily his highest mark of the season. His previous campaign-best mark was eight tackles last week against Dallas, and Friday marked his first regular-season performance of double-digit stops since Week 11 of last year. Blankenship is up to 64 tackles and four defensed passes, including an interception, though 12 contests in 2025.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: No designation for Friday
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Graham (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation for Friday's matchup with the Bears.
After failing to participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Graham was able to fully take part Wednesday and dodge injury designation for Friday's contest. The linebacker's presence provides great depth to an already strong Eagles linebacker room heading into the afternoon clash.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Good to go for Black Friday
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Blankenship is clear of an injury designation ahead of Friday's matchup against the Bears.
Blankenship sustained a thigh injury in the Week 12 loss to the Cowboys, but two limited practices earlier in the week, capped off with a full practice Thursday, were enough to stave off an injury designation heading into Friday's game. The starting safety's health will be key to the Eagles' success in Friday afternoon's clash with the Bears.
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Eagles' Andrew Mukuba: Lands on injured reserve
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The Eagles placed Mukuba (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday, Chris McPherson of the team's official site reports.
Mukuba fractured his right ankle during the Eagles' 24-21 overtime loss to the Cowboys this past Sunday. His placement on IR means he'll be forced to miss at least the next four games, though considering he's undergoing surgery, it's unclear whether he'll be available to return this season, even if the Eagles qualify for the playoffs. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told reporters Wednesday that Sydney Brown is slated to start at safety alongside Reed Blankenship (thigh) in Mukuba's absence.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Limited to open week
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Blankenship (thigh) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday's estimated report.
Blankenship suffered a thigh injury during the third quarter of Sunday's overtime loss to the Cowboys, and he was unable to return to that contest. Per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio indicated Tuesday that he expects Blankenship to be available for Friday's game against the Bears, and the latter's ability to open the week with a limited practice session indicates that the injury isn't considered a serious one. Blankenship will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of Friday's contest.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Season-best snap rate
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Dean recorded five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and one tackle for loss in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Cowboys.
Dean had been limited to around a 60 percent defensive snap rate since returning from a knee injury in Week 6. He still had a relatively modest stat line, though he does have a sack in each of his last three matchups.
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Eagles' Brandon Graham: Nursing groin injury
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Graham (groin) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Graham may have tweaked his groin during the Eagles' overtime loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, when he played 11 snaps (eight on defense, three on special teams) but did not show up in the box score otherwise. The veteran pass rusher came out of retirement in late October and has served in a rotational role over the Eagles' last three games, but his absence would open the door for Joshua Uche to see more snaps on defense. Graham will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation heading into Friday's game against the Bears.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Expected to take over as starter
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Brown is expected to take over as a starting safety for the Eagles following the injury to Andrew Mukuba (ankle) in last Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
Mukuba is likely to miss at least the remainder of the regular season after suffering a fractured ankle against Dallas. Brown has started just seven of his 36 career regular-season contests during his three-year career, but he's next up alongside Reed Blankenship on the back end of the Philadelphia defense. Brown has logged just 86 defensive snaps through 11 appearances this season.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Expected to play Week 13
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Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Tuesday that he expects Blankenship (thigh) to play Friday against the Bears, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Blankenship was injured in last Sunday's loss to the Cowboys and was walking with a pretty significant limp following his exit, but it sounds like he avoided a major injury. With Andrew Mukuba suffering a fractured ankle in the same game, getting Blankenship back for Week 13 will be huge for the back end of the Philly defense.
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Eagles' Andrew Mukuba: Fractures ankle
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Mukuba is set to undergo surgery after fracturing his ankle in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
It's currently unclear whether Mukuba could return later this season, but per Rapoport, a decision is expected to be made during surgery. The rookie safety from Texas was having an impressive first year in the NFL, recording 46 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and three passes defensed, with two interceptions, over 11 games. While he remains sidelined for the foreseeable future, Sydney Brown is likely to operate as Philadelphia's top free safety.
