Marcus Epps

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		94	3	18	315
2025		12	0	0	21
2024		3	0	0	19
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Marcus Epps delivered the kind of production that earns a C Contract Value Index relative to the S pay band. On a one-year, $1.55M deal, Epps is priced as reliable depth — a veteran floor piece rather than a building block — and his 2025 season performance of 21 tackles across 12 games aligns perfectly with that modest valuation. Safety depth at this salary level is typically acceptable if the player offers positional versatility or leadership, though Epps' C+ performance grade suggests he's operating as a solid contributor rather than an above-average starter. At 30 years old with seven seasons in the league, he's squarely in the back-half-of-career window where year-to-year deals make financial sense; the Eagles aren't betting on trajectory here, just continuity and familiarity. The media narrative — that Philadelphia is choosing steady rotation help over upside by re-signing Epps while trading away younger option Sydney Brown — confirms this is a conservative depth move, neither aggressive nor reckless. On a one-year contract, the Eagles have no long-term cap commitment, and Epps functions as the kind of low-risk safety rotation piece that championship rosters typically build around established starters.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Marcus's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Marcus Epps is a seven-year veteran safety for the Philadelphia Eagles who has appeared in 94 career games. At 30 years old, he occupies a reserve or rotational role in the secondary. His overall performance grade of C+ reflects a journeyman contributor with modest impact compared to starting-caliber safeties. Epps's most glaring weakness emerges in his tackling production, where he averages 1.75 tackles per game—well below the NFL average of 3.41 and significantly below elite safety benchmarks of 7.78. This dramatic shortfall suggests limited box involvement and positioning concerns that undermine his value as a run-support player. His coverage reliability and pass-rush ability have not compensated for this deficiency, leaving him as a backup option rather than a two-way threat. The trajectory is concerning: Epps declined from a C+ in 2024 to a D-minus in 2025, building on a D-plus showing in 2023. This downward trend across three consecutive seasons indicates age-related decline or systemic role reduction with the Eagles organization. While his seven-year career demonstrates NFL durability, the current season numbers suggest his playing time and effectiveness continue eroding. Moving forward, Epps faces a critical offseason decision: either secure a larger opportunity elsewhere or accept a further diminished role. His ceiling as a reserve safety is modest unless a dramatic midseason adjustment occurs.

How Marcus Compares at the Position

Marcus Epps ranks 81st of 196 graded safeties by performance. That slots Marcus between Malaki Starks (C+) just ahead and Will Harris (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Eagles add depth at safety with a solid but unspectacular signing. Headlines reveal concerns about the position's overall health and DeJean's positional shift. Epps represents a rotational contributor rather than a transformative upgrade. Fans debate whether this adequately addresses safety vulnerabilities after trading Brown. Eagles hope Epps provides stabilizing depth while developing DeJean at his new position.