Eagles Lose Blankenship, Scramble for Safety Replacement

0:00It's March 27, you're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Corey with the story. Reblankenships rise from an undrafted player out of middle Tennessee state to a key starter for the Philadelphia Eagles came to an end this March. He signed a three-year deal worth $24,750,000 with the Houston Texans in free agency. After joining the Eagles for just $5,000, he started all 51 games over three seasons and even earned team captain honors for. This year, inside the Eagles facility, folks figure Blankenship would land a big contract somewhere around $10 or $11 million a year. That's why I caught some off guard that the team didn't push harder to keep him. He mentioned feeling truly wanted by coach Domeco Ryan's and the Texans organization. Now the Eagles have an open starting safety spot next to second-year player Drew McCuba. Losing a leader like Blankenship leaves a gap, especially after trading away Sinny Brown

1:00earlier this year. To fill it, General Manager Howie Roseman resigned veteran Marcus Epps, shifted Michael Carter toward more safety duties, and brought in special. Teams ace JT Gray. They're eyeing the draft, too, with visits like the ones of South Carolina's Jelon Kilgore. Pairing young talent with rookies could test defensive coordinator, Vic Fangio. But Roseman often waits for the right moves beyond the draft, as he did, with past additions. For now, that starting role stays up in the air.