Eagles coach defends Marcus Epps amid criticism following Titans game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 1:17 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Eagles safety Marcus Epps faced backlash for his performance in the Week 2 victory over the Titans, with key mistakes contributing to defensive struggles. Epps allowed significant yardage on crucial plays, prompting speculation about his starting role. Coach Vic Fangio expressed confidence in Epps, stating he could improve, but the team has added Kenny Moore to the practice squad, indicating possible competition for Epps. He is expected to start in the upcoming game against the Bears in Week 3, but pressure remains for him to enhance his performance.
- •Epps allowed critical yardage on third downs against the Titans
- •Fangio believes Epps can recover from his mistakes
- •Kenny Moore signed to practice squad, increasing competition
- •Epps expected to start against Chicago Bears in Week 3
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles coach defends struggling veteran who could be benched: ‘He’ll bounce back’
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