Eagles seek shared leadership in secondary after Blankenship's departure

The Philadelphia Eagles are adapting their defensive strategy following Reed Blankenship's exit to the Houston Texans. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio indicated a committee approach, assigning multiple players, including Marcus Epps and Andrew Mukuba, to handle communication duties. This change aims to build a more flexible defense that can adjust dynamically during games. Fangio emphasized the importance of developing various players to share leadership roles, enhancing communication across the secondary and linebacker positions. The Eagles continue their preparations as they head into the season.

• 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles are replacing Reed Blankenship’s leadership by committee