Eagles Sign J.T. Gray for Special Teams Boost

0:00This is Cory with the story with NFL News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former New Orleans Saints standout, J.T. Gray to a one-year deal, along with safety Marcus Epps on a similar contract. Gray, a 30-year-old special team specialist, brings three all-prone nods in a reputation as one of the league's top coverage players. Over seven seasons with the Saints, Gray earned 14 captain honors, despite limited defensive snaps. He led the NFL and special team's tackles with 93 from 2019 through 2024, becoming the core of their gritty defense. After the Saints released him late in 2025, Gray bounced between Baltimore, Denver, and Tampa Bay last season. Meanwhile, the Eagles traded safety Sydney Brown to Atlanta and saw Reed Blankenship depart in free agency, leaving gaps in their secondary and coverage units. This move addresses Philly's special team's needs head-on, where a strong return game can

1:02decide playoffs. Gray adds blue collar leadership to a young room without demanding starter reps on defense. For a veteran like Gray, landing in Philadelphia offers stability and a shot at another ring, pinning foes deep and thriving in the margins that... Define Contenders.