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Saquon Barkley: When I retire it will probably be out of nowhere like Barry Sanders - PFT
In news that may cause some anxiety in Philadelphia, Saquon Barkley says that when he retires, it will be a sudden decision that takes people by surprise. Barkley was asked on former Eagle Chris Long’s Green Light podcast whether he’ll retire while he’s still playing at the highest level, and he answered that he could retire sooner than people think. “I’ll probably be one of those guys that it’ll be out of nowhere. I’ll probably just wake up one day, whether it’s next year or two years or four years, and just be like, ‘Yeah, it’s over,’” Barkley said. [BLG Note: Sanders retired after his age 30 season, which was his 10th year in the league. Barkley is entering his age 28 season and his eighth year in the NFL.]
Philadelphia Eagles Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster - BGN
Underrated Eagles veteran: Safety Reed Blankenship. Middle Tennessee State has been a bit of an unheralded Defensive Back University in recent years, considering that both Kevin Byard and Charvarius Ward went there. The latest in this line of Blue Raiders DBs who have gone on to NFL success is Reed Blankenship, the 2022 undrafted free agent who spent his first NFL season as a role player fighting for time on the field, his second as a somewhat overwhelmed starter in coverage, and his third as one of the glue guys in an Eagles defense that did the most to present Philadelphia with its second Super Bowl championship. In 2024, Blankenship thrived under Vic Fangio as so many of Fangio’s players did. He allowed 39 catches on 48 targets for 423 yards, 144 yards after the catch, one touchdown, four interceptions, two pass breakups, and an opponent passer rating of 75.6. Blankenship also had 77 solo tackles and 20 stops, but it was his coverage that really stood out for the first time. Over and over last season, Blenkenship’s ability to read quarterback intentions had him in the right place to come diving in for interceptions that those quarterbacks did not expect.
Eagles rookie NFL player comparisons: S Andrew Mukuba - PhillyVoice
Andrew Mukuba doesn’t play like a small player. He’s a dog. The player Mukuba reminds me of is former 49ers and current Texans safety Jimmie Ward, another small, physical, versatile, instinctive safety who is entering his 12th NFL season in 2025. Ward played for Fangio in 2014.
OTA Takeaways - Iggles Blitz
The Eagles have a great duo in AJ and DeVonta. Jahan Dotson could be a good #3 this season. Things are open after that. The team has hopes for Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith as they head into their second seasons. Avery Williams was signed as a free agent. Williams was more of a RB and returner in the past. The Eagles...
