Marcus Epps Returns to Eagles Ahead of Cowboys Season Opener

Veteran safety Marcus Epps is rejoining the Philadelphia Eagles one week before their season opener against the Dallas Cowboys, NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero said Wednesday, a move that adds experienced depth to Philadelphia's secondary after Epps was released by the New England Patriots earlier this week.

Epps, 29, spent four seasons with the Eagles from 2019 through 2022 and was a starter on the defense that reached Super Bowl LVII. Originally a sixth round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2019, he was claimed off waivers by Philadelphia as a rookie and developed into a regular contributor. After his first stint in Philadelphia he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he started 17 games in 2023 and recorded the bulk of the 85 tackles credited to him during his time in Las Vegas.

The safety suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament early in the 2024 season, limiting him to three games before he was sidelined for the remainder of the year. He signed a one-year contract with New England in March but did not make the Patriots 53-man roster in final cuts. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel declined to confirm whether Epps or other departures asked to be released, saying only that...