Reed Blankenship - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Eagles fans hope their team selected a Reed Blankenship clone in the draft Many people are comparing one of the Philadelphia Eagles' 2026 NFL Draft picks to former safety Reed Blankenship. Fans hope they are right.

APRIL 29 • INSIDETHEIGGLES.COM

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APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Colts can't help but be jealous of Texans' under-the-radar signing With the Indianapolis Colts needing help at safety, watching the Houston Texans get Reed Blankenship may have stung a bit.

MARCH 27 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Reed Blankenship talks Eagles departure, feeling wanted by the Texans Former Eagles safety Reed Blankenship will wear a different NFL jersey next season, joining a Texans team that he felt wanted by.

MARCH 14 • USATODAY.COM

Safety Reed Blankenship and the Texans agree on $24.75 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Safety Reed Blankenship is going to the Houston Texans on a $24.75 million, three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Monday

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Report: Texans nab former Eagles DB Reed Blakenship on 3-year, $24.75 million deal The Houston Texans and safety Reed Blankenship are in agreement on a three-year deal.

MARCH 9 • TOROTIMES.COM

Heading to Houston The Texans are signing Blankenship to a three-year, $24.75 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact An undrafted free agent out of Middle Tennessee, Blankenship emerged as a key contributor to the Eagles' defense since joining the team in May of 2022. He finished with 83 tackles (53 solo), four pass defenses (one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games in 2025 while playing over 1,000 defensive snaps for the first time in his NFL career. The Texans boasted one of the best defensive units in the league in 2025, and the addition of Blankenship bolsters a strong secondary that also includes Derek Stingley, Kamari Lassiter, Jalen Pitre and Jaylen Reed.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles fans would prefer Reed Blankenship to stay far away from his best team fit An NFL writer has the best team fit for safety Reed Blankenship, but Philadelphia Eagles would really prefer him to stay away from that team...

FEBRUARY 18 • INSIDETHEIGGLES.COM

Eagles Predicted to Re-Sign Fan Favorite on $20M Deal The Philadelphia Eagles have a decision to make in the safety room. Reed Blankenship is a pending free agent and at least as of writing, it'...

FEBRUARY 18 • SI.COM

NFL writer reveals whether Eagles fans should worry about losing Reed Blankenship The Philadelphia Eagles would like to keep safety Reed Blankenship on the roster, but one writer reveals how realistic that can be.

JANUARY 27 • INSIDETHEIGGLES.COM

Cowboys can add to Eagles' Christian Parker misery by stealing this free agent The Cowboys should think about signing veteran safety Reed Blankenship after they hired Christian Parker to be their defensive coordinator.

JANUARY 26 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Finishes with 83 tackles Blankenship finished his fourth season in the NFL with 83 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and an interception.

Impact The former undrafted free agent has established himself as a key part of one of the league's best defenses, finishing third on the team in tackles for the second straight year and starting every game except Week 18, when the Eagles rested their starters. His tackle total improved by five compared to the previous season, though he did see his interceptions drop from four to one.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Records five tackles vs. Buffalo Blankenship logged five tackles (four solo) during the Eagles' 13-12 win over the Bills on Sunday.

Impact Blankenship played every single defensive snap Sunday for the 11th time this season. His tackling output over the past three weeks has subsided from what he was producing following the Eagles' Week 9 bye, and through 16 regular-season games he has accumulated 83 tackles (53 solo), four pass defenses (one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ties for team lead in stops Week 14 Blankenship made eight tackles (six solo) in Monday's overtime loss to the Chargers.

Impact Blankenship was one of four Philadelphia players to finish with exactly eight tackles in the tough loss. The fourth-year safety has produced at least eight stops in three straight games after failing to do so in any of his first 10 contests of the campaign. Blankenship's surge has pushed him up to 72 tackles through 13 games -- he notched 78 stops in 15 regular-season contests last year.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up huge tackle total in loss Blankenship tallied 14 tackles (eight solo) Friday in a Week 13 loss to Chicago.

Impact Blankenship led the Eagles in stops while recording easily his highest mark of the season. His previous campaign-best mark was eight tackles last week against Dallas, and Friday marked his first regular-season performance of double-digit stops since Week 11 of last year. Blankenship is up to 64 tackles and four defensed passes, including an interception, though 12 contests in 2025.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Black Friday Blankenship is clear of injury designation ahead of Friday's matchup against the Eagles.

Impact Blankenship sustained a thigh injury in the Week 12 loss to the Cowboys, but two limited practices earlier in the week, capped off with a full practice Thursday, were enough to stave off injury designation heading into Friday's game. The starting safety's health will be a critical part of the Eagles' defense going into a primetime matchup.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Wednesday's practice Blankenship (thigh) was a limited participant in Philadelphia's practice Wednesday.

Impact Blankenship sustained a thigh injury during the Week 12 loss versus Dallas and has now been limited in two straight practice sessions. While the 26-year-old will look to be good to go for Friday's game versus the Bears, Michael Carter should get the start at safety if Blankenship ends up being unable to play.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Blankenship (thigh) was listed as a limited practice participant on Tuesday's estimated report.

Impact Blankenship suffered a thigh injury during the third quarter of Sunday's overtime loss to the Cowboys, and he was unable to return to that contest. Per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio indicated Tuesday that he expects Blankenship to be available for Friday's game against the Bears, and the latter's ability to open the week with a limited practice session indicates that the injury isn't considered a serious one. Blankenship will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation ahead of Friday's contest.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears vs. Eagles Injury Report Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio expects safety Reed Blankenship to play on Black Friday against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Expected to play Week 13 Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Tuesday that he expects Blankenship (thigh) to play Friday against the Bears, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Blankenship was injured in last Sunday's loss to the Cowboys and was walking with a pretty significant limp following his exit, but it sounds like he avoided a major injury. With Andrew Mukuba suffering a fractured ankle in the same game, getting Blankenship back for Week 13 will be huge for the back end of the Philly defense.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Departs with thigh issue in Week 12 Blankenship is questionable to return to Sunday's clash against the Cowboys due to a thigh injury.

Impact Blankenship was hurt while making tackle late in the third period. Per Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com, the safety was limping badly upon departing the field. Blankenship was in the midst of a big performance prior to getting hurt, totaling eight tackles and an interception. Sydney Brown has entered the game in Blankenship's stead.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Reed Blankenship picks off Dak Prescott in the end zone Eagles safety Reed Blankenship comes up with a diving red-zone interception to deny a Dallas Cowboys scoring opportunity.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Eagles' Defense Seeking to Revive 'Broad Street Bullies' in Philadelphia

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NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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The NFL's best teams use Day 3 of the draft to build winning rosters

Safety Reed Blankenship and the Texans agree on $24.75 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Eagles need to figure out if offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is still right for the job

Eagles' Defense Seeking to Revive 'Broad Street Bullies' in Philadelphia