Eagles Lose Blankenship, Make Strategic Moves

0:00On March 30th, Eagles GM Howie Roseman got real about losing safety, read Blankenship, and free agency during the NFL's annual meeting. He broke down how teams make moves with incomplete info, sometimes locking in deals that blog bigger plays later. Philly figured Blankenship would pull 10-11 million bucks a year, but the market cooled off quick. By then, the Eagles had shifted gears to other spots on the roster. They traded back up Sydney Brown to Atlanta for picks in the fourth and sixth rounds of next month's draft. That open room to snag veteran Marcus Epps back on a one-year deal and add J.T. Gray at three-time all-pro special teamer. Fans feel the sting since Blankenship went from undrafted free agent out of middle Tennessee states, signing for just $5,000 to Super. Bull champ, starter, captain, and the brains of Vic Fangio's secondary over four years. Roseman called it an unbelievable story and said it's tough losing a guy you love on and off the field. Now, they're not done at safety.

1:02Roseman stressed they're still hunting for pieces to fill that hole. Philly's playing the long game, stacking draft ammo while patching up now classic Roseman chess. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.