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Eagles Lose Safety, Gain Draft Picks

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The Philadelphia Eagles defense suffered another blow as safety Reed Blankenship signed with the Houston Texans, joining edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Nakobe Dean in leaving the team. Blankenship, an undrafted free agent, started as a starter and team captain, earning a Super Bowl ring. The team lost four defensive starters last year, including Blankenship, Phillips, and Dean. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio praised them as key pieces. The Eagles need a pass rusher and safety most, with second-year safety Drew Mukuba returning from injury and Sydney Brown yet to impress Fangio.

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Eagles Lose Safety, Gain Draft Picks

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Eagles Lose Safety, Gain Draft Picks. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00With the NFL today, March 10th, the Philadelphia Eagles defense took another hit in free agency. On Monday, the first day of the NFL's legal tampering period, safety read Blankenship signed a three-year deal worth $24,700,000. $50,000 with the Houston Texans, including $16,500,000 guaranteed. He became the third starter to leave, joining edgerusher Jalen Phillips and Limebacker, Nakoby Dean. Blankenship started as an undrafted free agent back in 2022, signing for just $500,000. His hard work paid off fast. He went from special teams to starter and team captain, grabbing nine interceptions over 54 games, including a key pick-off Aaron Rodgers at. Lambo filled on November 27th that year. He even won a Super Bowl ring. Eagles fans are feeling the sting, especially after losing four defensive starters last year too. Like Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, Darius Slay, and CJ Gardner Johnson.

1:03Defensive coordinator, Vic Fangio, praised Blankenship, Phillips, and Dean highly, calling them key pieces. Blankenship brought calm leadership to the secondary. Earlier this week, the team got some good news by extending defensive tackle Jordan Davis with a massive new contract right before free agency kicked. Off. They also picked up four compensatory draft picks on Monday, boosting their total to nine selections, including one in the sixth round. Now the Eagles need a pass rusher and safety most. Second year's safety. Drew Mukuba is back from a fractured ankle that sidelined him last season, but Cindy Brown hasn't won over Fangio yet. It sets up big decisions in the draft. This Dean and story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I. SoleyPillow.com

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