Blankenship Signs with Texans, Leaves Eagles

0:00You're listening to NFL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. Reblankenship, the 27-year-old safety, has signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent. The deal spans three years and is worth $24,750,000 including $16,500,000. Dollars guaranteed. He won Super Bowl 59 with the Philadelphia Eagles before this move. Blankenship had a tough 2025 season, but he's now part of the league's top ranked defense from last year. He started his career as an undrafted free agent with Philly back in 2022 and became a mainstay in their secondary. Eagles' cornerback, Cooper Dejan, shared a heartfelt message about missing his close friend and wished him success down south. The two built a strong bond over their time together on the field. Over four seasons, Blankenship started 50 games, racking up 308 tackles, 23 passes defended, and nine interceptions. Their friendship even led to a podcast called Exciting Mikes, playing off a fun nickname

1:03for the pair. For now, it's unclear how the move will affect that show. Support for this Dejan and episode comes from our sponsor. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.