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NFL·BREAKING·March 20, 2026 07:32 PM ET

Eagles Agree to Terms with Safeties Marcus Epps, J.T. Gray

Veteran depth additions reshape Eagles' safety room after Sydney Brown trade, prioritizing experience for playoff push.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 201 min read
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What happened: The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms with free agent safeties Marcus Epps and J.T. Gray. Epps returns to Philly after stints with the Raiders, where he suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 of 2025. Gray, a special teams standout from the Saints with 103 career games, bolsters the back end.

Why it matters: These low-risk signings follow the trade of Sydney Brown to the Falcons, signaling a shift to reliability over youth in a critical secondary position prone to injuries. Historically, Epps stabilized Eagles' defense in 2022 playoffs.

By the numbers: Marcus Epps: 82 games, 45 starts, 194 tackles, 3 INTs; ACL tear Week 3 2025. J.T. Gray: 103 games, 1x Pro Bowl (2021), 3x All-Pro special teams.

What to watch: Watch Eagles' NFL Draft approach to safety and official contract announcements for further roster clarity.

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