Trending Now - Eagles' Blankenship to Join Texans After Leaving Team

WHO:

Reed Blankenship, safety for the Philadelphia Eagles

Houston Texans, NFL team

Kyle McCarthy, agent for Reed Blankenship

Cooper DeJean, teammate of Reed Blankenship

WHAT:

Reed Blankenship signed a three-year deal with the Houston Texans

The contract is worth $24.75 million, with $16.5 million guaranteed

Blankenship recorded 308 tackles and nine interceptions in 56 career games

The Eagles' defense was second in points allowed during the 2024 season

Blankenship started four games as a rookie in 2022 and continued as a starter for the next three seasons

WHERE:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (home of the Eagles)

Houston, Texas (home of the Texans)

WHEN:

The signing occurred on March 9th, 2026

Blankenship was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2022

The Eagles won the Super Bowl in 2025

WHY:

The move is part of the NFL free agency period, which has seen several Eagles players sign with new teams

HOW:

Blankenship's performance as a "stabilizing player" was noted by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio

The Eagles' defense was recognized for allowing only 174.2 passing yards per game and 17.8 opponent points per game during the 2024 season

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 19:19 UTC)

Reed Blankenship, a safety who previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles, has signed a three-year contract worth $24.75 million with the Houston Texans, which includes $16.5 million guaranteed. The signing took place on March 9, 2026, and Blankenship, who recorded 308 tackles and nine interceptions over 56 career games, was recognized as a key player in the Eagles' strong defense that ranked second in points allowed during the 2024 season. This move is part of the ongoing NFL free agency period, which has seen several Eagles players transition to new teams.