Epps (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
The safety was designated to return from injured reserve two days ago, opening his practice window. Now that he's able to practice, Epps might have a chance to play Monday night against the Chargers. Epps logged 15 defensive snaps and 119 special-teams snaps before suffering the injury in Week 8.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Designated for return
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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' Marcus Epps: Lands on IR
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Epps (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Epps has appeared in all eight of Philadelphia's games this season, so it's unclear how or when he picked up this injury. He won't be able to return until at least Week 14.
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Marcus Epps: Joins Eagles' practice squad
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Philadelphia signed Epps to the practice squad Thursday.
Epps is linking with the Eagles' practice squad, not the team's 53-man roster. The veteran safety was released by New England on Tuesday and quickly rejoins Philadelphia in a depth capacity, a role he filled with the Eagles from 2019-2021 before operating as a full-time starter in 2022.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Headed to Philly
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Epps and the Eagles agreed on a contract Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Epps will head to Philadelphia after being released by the Patriots on Tuesday. The safety spent the last two seasons in Las Vegas, recording 85 total tackles (57 solo), while also adding three passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 20 total contests. Prior to joining the Raiders, Epps was with the Eagles from 2019 to 2022, and he will now likely operate as the top reserve option behind Reed Blankenship in 2025.
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Patriots' Marcus Epps: Past knee injury
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Epps (knee) logged four tackles (two solo) during the Patriots' 48-18 preseason win over the Commanders on Friday.
Epps has been limited in training camp while in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered in September. He appears past the issue, as he was able to play in Friday's preseason opener. Epps signed a one-year deal with the Patriots in March after spending the last two seasons with the Raiders, and the 2019 sixth-rounder is competing for a depth spot in the secondary.
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Patriots' Marcus Epps: Participates in training camp
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Epps (knee) was a participant in the Patriots' first days of training camp, Paul Perillo of Patriots.com reports.
Epps was placed on injured reserve early last season after tearing his ACL in Week 3. The 29-year-old had been a limited participant in the team's OTAs earlier in the offseason but looks to be progressing well. It has yet to be seen what type of limitations the eighth-year safety will have as the team is set to ramp up the intensity of practices in the coming days.
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Patriots' Marcus Epps: Limited with knee issue
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Epps (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's voluntary OTAs, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Epps tore his ACL in late September and missed the Raiders' final 14 games in 2024, so it's no surprise he's limited to begin voluntary OTAs. The 29-year-old inked a one-year deal with the Patriots in March after posting 85 total tackles, three passes defended and one forced fumble over 20 games with the Raiders from 2023 to 2024. Once fully healthy, he's expected to compete for the team's top free-safety role.
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Raiders' Marcus Epps: Done for the season
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Epps suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's loss to the Panthers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Epps' injury is as severed as feared, and the Wyoming product will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after tearing his ACL. The 28-year-old safety is set to be a free agent in March after recording 66 total tackles and three passes defended across Las Vegas' 17 regular-season games in 2023. Expect second-year pro Chris Smith to see more work with the Raiders' first-team defense with Epps sidelined for the remainder of the season.
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Raiders' Marcus Epps: Ruled out Sunday
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Epps (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
The starting safety made 10 tackles, including one for a loss, before leaving the contest. Epps and the Raiders' defense struggled against the Andy Dalton-led Panthers, allowing more than 400 yards of total offense and more than 30 points. Chris Smith is the next man up at strong safety.
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Raiders' Marcus Epps: Will play Sunday
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Epps (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Epps was knocked out of last week's loss the Dolphins with a neck injury. He was a limited participant in all three practices this week and will start at strong safety alongside Tre'von Moehrig. Epps has 45 tackles (31 solo) and a fumble recovery in 11 games this season.
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Raiders' Marcus Epps: Questionable to return
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Epps is questionable to return to Las Vegas' game versus the Dolphins on Sunday due to a neck injury.
Epps exited the game in the first half and is now questionable to return to Sunday's game. Chris Smith should be in line for more playing time if Epps ends up being unable to return to action.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Totals eight tackles Week 17
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Epps recorded eight tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Saints.
Epps finished with the Eagles' second-most tackles behind linebacker T.J. Edwards (11). The 198-pound safety also continued to play every defensive snap for Philadelphia, and he has now accumulated 91 tackles over 16 games. Epps could have a chance to secure his first 100-tackle season if he posts another prolific performance Week 18 against the Giants.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Leading tackler in season opener
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Epps had 10 tackles (eight solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 38-35 win over Detroit.
Neither defense played particularly well, but Epps helped the Eagles do just enough on that side of the ball to pull out a Week 1 road victory. The safety led the team in tackles in the season opener.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Could start in 2022
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Epps has a good chance to start alongside Anthony Harris at safety this season, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
After losing Rodney McLeod to the Colts this offseason, Philadelphia will need someone to step up as its second starting safety, and it sounds like Epps currently is the favorite to do so. He provided reason to believe he could succeed as a starter last season, racking up 20 tackles over two games when he took over for the injured Harris in Weeks 7 and 8.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Career high in tackles
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Epps had 11 tackles (five solo) in a 33-22 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Epps stepped into a full-time role playing 100 percent of the snaps with Anthony Harris (hands/groin) unable to play. The third-year pro took advantage of the opportunity, as his 11 tackles marked a career high. The Eagles will travel to Detroit for Week 8, and if Harris is able to return, look for Epps to be relegated to a part-time role.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Racks up eight stops
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Epps had eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 21-18 win over the Panthers.
Epss was busy as a run stopper despite playing just 29 percent of defensive snaps. As he's been mostly limited to a depth role, Epps shouldn't be considered as a viable IDP option except in exceptionally deep formats.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Clears concussion protocol
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Epps is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the 49ers.
Epps entered concussion protocol immediately after the Eagles' Week 1 victory against the Falcons. However, he apparently passed all required medical tests and will likely step into a significant role with Rodney McLeod (knee) inactive once again.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Starting against Atlanta
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Epps will be starting at safety Sunday against the Falcons, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Epps will get the starting nod at safety over Rodney McLeod, but that isn't all that surprising considering he ended the 2020 season in a starting role as well. The former Wyoming standout managed 47 tackles (35 solo), four defended passes and two interceptions across 14 games in 2020.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Suiting up Thursday
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Epps (rib) upgraded to full practice participation Wednesday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Giants.
Epps was forced to miss his first game of the season last week against Baltimore due to the rib injury but appears back to full health. The fact that the Wyoming product will play is a positive sign for the depth at safety for the Eagles, especially considering K'Von Wallace (shoulder) was already ruled out for the contest.
