Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba leads competition for starting role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:46 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles prepare for training camp with Andrew Mukuba confirmed as a starting safety. The second-year player, recovering from an ankle injury, will have competition from Marcus Epps, likely to start alongside him in nickel packages, and Cooper DeJean, who may also align at safety in base defense. Other contenders include Michael Carter II, Andre' Sam, J.T. Gray, and rookies Cole Wisniewski and Maximus Pulley. The outcome of this position battle will help shape the Eagles' secondary strategy under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.
- •Andrew Mukuba is entering his second season with the Eagles.
- •Marcus Epps is the frontrunner to start alongside Mukuba.
- •Cooper DeJean's versatility allows him to play at either safety or nickel cornerback.
- •The safety competition includes several rookies and backup players.
- •Mukuba's recovery and performance during camp are crucial for the Eagles' secondary.
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles safety preview: Andrew Mukuba leads a changing position
"Andrew Mukuba leads an Eagles safety group featuring an open starting competition, intriguing rookies and special teams value.
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