Epps is warming up as a starting safety alongside Reed Blankenship prior to Monday's game against the Chargers, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.
Epps was activated from injured reserve ahead of Monday's game against the Chargers and looks likely to step into a significant role immediately. He has played almost exclusively on special teams in his previous eight games this season, but Andrew Mukuba's (ankle) injury has created an opportunity at safety.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Activated from IR
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Epps (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve by the Eagles and is active for Monday night's game against the Chargers.
Epps will make his return to action Monday night against the Chargers following a four-game absence with a shoulder issue. The 29-year-old will be back in his role as a top reserve option behind Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown at safety versus Los Angeles.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Will not play Monday
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The Eagles have ruled out Carter (shoulder) for Week 14.
Carter did not participate in practice this week after undergoing procedures on both of his shoulders Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He also reported the third-year pro is currently considered week-to-week and is expected to be ready in time for a possible playoff run. The 24-year-old has 32 tackles (20 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and six pass defenses. Byron Young figures to benefit from Carter's absence, along with defensive tackles Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo.
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Eagles' Jaelan Phillips: Set to play Monday
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Phillips (concussion) does not carry an injury designation for Week 14 against the Chargers.
Phillips cleared concussion protocol and was a full participant in the team's practice Friday, meaning he is ready to play Monday versus the Chargers. In four games since being traded to the Eagles, the 26-year-old has recorded 15 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass breakup.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Clear for Monday
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Baun (hand) does not carry an injury designation for Week 14.
Baun was listed as a limited participant in practice both Thursday and Friday with a hand injury. However, he was listed as a full participant Saturday and is ready for Monday night's game against the Chargers. The 28-year-old has 96 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 12 games this season.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Still limited at practice Friday
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Baun (hand) was a limited participant at practice Friday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.
Baun was a surprise addition to the Eagles' injury report Thursday with a hand issue, and he's still not at 100 percent as the team continues its preparations for Week 14. He'll probably have to practice in full Saturday to avoid carrying an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against the Chargers.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Full participant in practice
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Epps (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
The safety was designated to return from injured reserve two days ago, opening his practice window. Now that he's able to practice, Epps might have a chance to play Monday night against the Chargers. Epps logged 15 defensive snaps and 119 special-teams snaps before suffering the injury in Week 8.
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Eagles' Jaelan Phillips: Limited Thursday
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Phillips (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
The edge rusher suffered the concussion late in last Friday's game against the Bears, and he was clearly dazed as he made his way to the sideline. Phillips will need to clear the league's concussion protocol to have a chance to play Monday against the Chargers. The former Dolphin has 15 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in four games since being traded to the Eagles.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Dealing with hand injury
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Baun (hand) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session.
The issue appears to be new for the inside linebacker, though his ability to practice might be a sign that it's nothing significant. Baun has played on nearly defensive snap this season for Philadelphia, recording 96 total tackles (51 solo), including 3.0 sacks, six passes defensed, including an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. If he ultimately can't suit up versus Los Angeles, Jihaad Campbell could be in line to see more snaps in Monday's night's game.
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Eagles' Jalen Carter: Unlikely to play Monday
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Carter is expected to miss Monday's game at the Chargers after undergoing procedures on both of his shoulders this week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The development has left Carter week-to-week, and Schefter also reports that while this may turn into a multi-week absence for the third-year pro, injured reserve doesn't appear to be an option for him for the time being. Through 11 games this season, Carter has tallied 32 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and six pass defenses. Byron Young figures to be the biggest beneficiary during Carter's absence alongside DTs Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo.
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Eagles' Marcus Epps: Designated for return
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Epps (undisclosed) was designated for return from injured reserve by the Eagles on Tuesday.
Epps was injured in Week 8 and has logged 15 defensive snaps and another 119 on special teams through eight appearances this season.
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Eagles' Sydney Brown: Logs six stops in starting role
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Brown finished Friday's Week 13 loss to Chicago with six tackles (three solo).
Brown was on the field for all but two of Philadelphia's 87 defensive snaps as he moved into a starting role as a result of Andrew Mukuba (ankle) landing on IR on Wednesday. Mukuba could very well be out for the remainder of the season, so Brown figures to retain the starting role moving forward. Prior to Friday, he had been working mostly on special teams this season.
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Eagles' Nolan Smith: Takes down QB in loss Friday
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Smith secured three tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Friday's Week 13 loss to the Bears.
Smith logged a sack of Caleb Williams early in the third quarter that helped hold Chicago to a three-and-out. Smith added another QB hit and finished with three stops for the second straight game, both one short of his season high of four tackles in Week 1. He has 19 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through seven contests on the campaign.
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Eagles' Adoree' Jackson: Makes five stops in Week 13 loss
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Jackson compiled five tackles (four solo) Friday in a loss to the Bears.
Jackson's tackle total was his highest since he recorded seven stops against the Giants in Week 6. The veteran cornerback has played in 10 contests so far this season, tallying 38 tackles and six defensed passes.
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Eagles' Jordan Davis: Notches career-high nine stops
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Davis finished with nine tackles (five solo) in a Week 13 loss to the Bears on Friday.
Davis ended the game as Philadelphia's third-leading tackler. His nine stops established a new single-game career-high mark. Davis' big performance brought him up to 49 tackles on the campaign, which is a career-best mark for the regular season.
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Eagles' Jalyx Hunt: Nabs interception in Week 13 loss
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Hunt recorded three tackles and an interception in Friday's loss to the Bears.
Hunt also notched two QB hits Friday. His pickoff came midway through the third period and set up Philadelphia in Chicago territory, but the ensuing drive ended when Jalen Hurts lost a fumble. Hunt has two interceptions on the season -- his other one was a pick-six in Week 7 against Minnesota.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Totals five stops in Week 13
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DeJean tallied five tackles (two solo) and a defensed pass Friday in a loss to Chicago.
DeJean has notched at least five tackles in 10 of the Eagles' 12 games this season. He's up to 72 tackles, a forced fumble and 10 defensed passes (including one interception) on the campaign.
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Eagles' Zack Baun: Registers eight stops in defeat
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Baun totaled eight tackles (three solo) Friday in a Week 13 loss to Chicago.
Baun finished the game as the Eagles' fourth-leading tackler. He's been very consistent in that category this season, logging at least six tackles in each of Philadelphia's first 12 contests. That gives Baun a very reliable IDP floor.
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Eagles' Nakobe Dean: Tallies 12 stops in Week 13 loss
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Dean posted 12 tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass Friday in a loss to the Bears.
Dean's tackle total was second highest on Philadelphia behind Reed Blankenship's 14. It was also by far Dean's best mark of the campaign; previously, his season-high mark had been seven in Week 10 against Green Bay. Dean had posted a sack in three straight contests coming into Friday, and though he couldn't extend that streak, he continues to be a viable IDP asset after missing the first five games of the campaign while recovering from a knee injury.
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Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Racks up huge tackle total in loss
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Blankenship tallied 14 tackles (eight solo) Friday in a Week 13 loss to Chicago.
Blankenship led the Eagles in stops while recording easily his highest mark of the season. His previous campaign-best mark was eight tackles last week against Dallas, and Friday marked his first regular-season performance of double-digit stops since Week 11 of last year. Blankenship is up to 64 tackles and four defensed passes, including an interception, though 12 contests in 2025.
