Marcus Epps S PHI (9) Mon 3/13/23 6:20 PM
Marcus Epps
S PHI (9)
Epps is expected to sign a two-year, $12 million deal with the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Epps started every game last year for the Eagles, and he had a career-high 94 tackles. He's expected to assume starting duties at strong safety for Las Vegas, where he should be in position to post a high tackle total. In IDP leagues, expect him to continue operating as a high-floor lineup option.
Marcus Epps S PHI (9) Sun 1/15/23 3:22 PM
Marcus Epps
S PHI (9)
Epps finished the regular season with a career-high 94 tackles, including 70 solo.
EDGE Analysis
The 2019 sixth-round pick took a step forward in his fourth professional season. He played nearly every defensive snap after playing just under half the snaps in 2021, setting a career high in tackles, solo tackles (70) and passes defended (six). He also forced a fumble for the first time in his career.
Marcus Epps S PHI (9) Mon 1/2/23 9:50 PM
Marcus Epps
S PHI (9)
Epps recorded eight tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Saints.
EDGE Analysis
Epps finished with the Eagles' second-most tackles behind linebacker T.J. Edwards (11). The 198-pound safety also continued to play every defensive snap for Philadelphia, and he has now accumulated 91 tackles over 16 games. Epps could have a chance to secure his first 100-tackle season if he posts another prolific performance Week 18 against the Giants.
Marcus Epps S PHI (9) Mon 12/12/22 9:25 PM
Marcus Epps
S PHI (9)
Epps logged eight tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 48-22 victory versus the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Epps logged his most prolific tackling performance since the Eagles' season opener versus Detroit. The strong safety also finished as the team's leading tackler while playing every defensive snap for the 12th time in 13 games. Epps has already accumulated a career high in tackles (70) after stepping up into a full-time role this season, and he should have a chance to notch another productive outing Week 15 versus Chicago.
Marcus Epps S PHI (9) Mon 9/12/22 3:57 PM
Marcus Epps
S PHI (9)
Epps had 10 tackles (eight solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 38-35 win over Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Neither defense played particularly well, but Epps helped the Eagles do just enough on that side of the ball to pull out a Week 1 road victory. The safety led the team in tackles in the season opener.
Marcus Epps S PHI (9) Wed 9/7/22 8:12 PM
Marcus Epps
S PHI (9)
Epps (back) was not listed on the Eagles' injury report Wednesday, Sage Hurley of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Epps should be ready to go after missing time this preseason with an unspecified back issue. The fourth-year veteran, who recorded 62 tackles and five passes defended over 16 games with Philadelphia last season, should step back in as the team's starting strong safety in Week 1 against the Lions on Sunday.
Marcus Epps S PHI (9) Wed 8/17/22 5:11 PM
Marcus Epps
S PHI (9)
Epps missed practice Tuesday due to a back injury, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The nature and severity of Epps' injury are not yet clear. If the issue remains a problem heading into the regular season, K'Von Wallace or Jaquiski Tartt could pushing for a starting safety role.
Marcus Epps S PHI (9) Sun 6/5/22 12:14 PM
Marcus Epps
S PHI (9)
Epps has a good chance to start alongside Anthony Harris at safety this season, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
After losing Rodney McLeod to the Colts this offseason, Philadelphia will need someone to step up as its second starting safety, and it sounds like Epps currently is the favorite to do so. He provided reason to believe he could succeed as a starter last season, racking up 20 tackles over two games when he took over for the injured Harris in Weeks 7 and 8.
Marcus Epps S PHI (9) Mon 1/10/22 9:43 PM
Marcus Epps
S PHI (9)
Epps was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Epps spent a week in COVID protocols and missed the Eagles' Week 18 loss to the Cowboys. Now healthy, Epps should return Sunday against the Buccaneers in a reserve role at safety.
Marcus Epps S PHI (9) Mon 1/3/22 7:07 PM
Marcus Epps
S PHI (9)
Epps was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after testing positive for the virus, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Epps played only 17 defensive snaps during Sunday's win over Washington and is now on the virus list. Starting safety Rodney McLeod also tested positive for COVID, so Epps could step into the starting role if he can clear the protocols before Saturday's matchup with Dallas.