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.

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.

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.

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.

Epps had nine tackles (seven solo) and one pass defensed during Sunday's 44-6 win over the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Epps was the only Eagles defender to play all 62 defensive snaps, and he finished second on the team in tackles. He has 20 total tackles over the past two games in the absence of Anthony Harris (hand).

Epps had 11 tackles (five solo) in a 33-22 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Epps stepped into a full-time role playing 100 percent of the snaps with Anthony Harris (hands/groin) unable to play. The third-year pro took advantage of the opportunity, as his 11 tackles marked a career high. The Eagles will travel to Detroit for Week 8, and if Harris is able to return, look for Epps to be relegated to a part-time role.

Epps will draw the start in place of Anthony Harris (hands/groin) during Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harris was ruled out for Sunday's game after suffering a groin injury that kept him out of Friday's practice. Epps has appeared in every contest for the Eagles this season, but he has mostly operated as the third safety during obvious passing situations. In Week 3, the 25-year-old safety replaced K'Von Wallace (shoulder) and played 61 defensive snaps and recorded four tackles. He will likely see a similar workload during his first start of the season Sunday.

Epps had eight tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 21-18 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Epss was busy as a run stopper despite playing just 29 percent of defensive snaps. As he's been mostly limited to a depth role, Epps shouldn't be considered as a viable IDP option except in exceptionally deep formats.

Epps is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Epps entered concussion protocol immediately after the Eagles' Week 1 victory against the Falcons. However, he apparently passed all required medical tests and will likely step into a significant role with Rodney McLeod (knee) inactive once again.

Epps entered concussion protocol Monday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Epps suffered a concussion during Sunday's contest against the Falcons. He will have to clear league protocols for head injuries before he can suit up again. Anthony Harris and K'Von Wallace both saw increased action Sunday and will be in line for more snaps in Week 2 if Epps remains sidelined.