Five months after breaking his ankle against the Cowboys in Week 12, Andrew Mukuba is back and looking healthy at Eagles OTAs.
Rookie Season Promise
Before his injury, Mukuba showed why the Eagles drafted him in the second round:
- Started all 11 games he played
- 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
- 2 interceptions, including one off Patrick Mahomes in Week 2
- Half-sack
His first career interception came in the red zone against the Chiefs, preventing a potential score in a game the Eagles would go on to dominate.
Recovery Complete
NBC Sports Philadelphia's John Clark shared images of Mukuba smiling and working out with the team during their offseason program, a welcome sight for Eagles fans concerned about his recovery timeline.
Starting Job Up for Grabs
With Reed Blankenship signing with the Houston Texans in free agency, there's a vacancy at safety. The competition includes:
- Andrew Mukuba, the frontrunner
- Marcus Epps, re-signed veteran
- Michael Carter II, potential position flexibility
For now, it's Mukuba's job to lose.
What to Watch in 2026
If Mukuba can stay healthy, the Eagles could have a dynamic young safety ready to anchor the back end of their defense for years. His combination of instincts, ball skills, and tackling ability made him one of the most impressive rookies in 2025.
The future at safety in Philadelphia runs through Andrew Mukuba.
