Blankenship (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Ravens. Blankenship sustained a concussion against Baltimore, bringing his day to a premature end. The safety compiled four total tackles (three solo) before exiting the game. In his absence, Sydney Brown will see an increase in workload at safety versus the Ravens.
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QUESTIONABLE - Concussion - Concussion Expected Return: 2024-12-08Latest Reed Blankenship news
Team
Philadelphia Eagles
Birthdate
3/2/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 203 lbs
Birthplace
Athens, AL, USA
Position
SAF
College
Middle Tennessee
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Philadelphia Eagles
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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Blankenship (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Ravens. Blankenship sustained a concussion against Baltimore, bringing his day to a premature end. The safety compiled four total tackles (three solo) before exiting the game. In his absence, Sydney Brown will see an increase in workload at safety versus the Ravens.
Blankenship recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and an interception during Thursday's 26-18 win versus the Commanders. Blankenship intercepted a Jayden Daniels pass intended for Noah Brown late in the fourth quarter to set up the touchdown that put Philadelphia up 26-10. His 10 tackles also tied a personal season high. He'll be on the fringe of IDP consideration in most formats in Week 12 against the Rams.
Blankenship recorded eight tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 37-17 win at Cincinnati. Blankenship's eight tackles Sunday were the most he's managed in a game since Week 2 versus the Falcons (10). He continued to show competence in coverage though, tallying his fourth pass breakup of the year. He'll be on the fringe of the IDP radar in Week 9 versus the Jaguars.
Blankenship (illness) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's injury report. Blankenship was forced to leave the Eagles' Week 4 game against the Buccaneers due to an illness. Philadelphia was on a bye for Week 5, and the additional rest has allowed Blankenship to to recover from his ailment. Through four regular-season games, Blankenship has recorded 25 tackles (19 solo) and three passes defended (two interceptions).
Blankenship (illness) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Blankenship exited late in the first half and ultimately will not return. The absence of the Middle Tennessee product will remain a blow to the Eagles' secondary but will continue leading to extra opportunities for Tristin McCollum.
Blankenship (illness) has exited Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Blankenship was reportedly healthy coming into the game, so it's not clear why or when he started feeling ill. While he is out of the game, Tristin McCollum will step in at free safety.
Blankenship sealed the Eagles' 15-12 victory over the Saints on Sunday with a late interception and recorded two tackles. The safety aided an Eagles defense that only allowed 219 total yards. Blankenship has 20 tackles and two interceptions through three games in 2024. He recorded over 100 tackles for the first time last season.
Blankenship logged eight total tackles and one interception during Friday night's 34-29 win over the Packers. Blankenship picked off Jordan Love during the third quarter of Friday night's affair, leading to a touchdown for the Eagles. The third-year safety also ranked second on Philadelphia in total tackles (eight), trailing only Zack Baun, who logged a 15-tackle effort. Blankenship was all over the field in Week 1, and he's expected to continue making plays in the Eagles' secondary as the team takes on the Falcons on Monday night.
Blankenship had surgery to repair a groin injury suffered Week 18 against the Giants and is, "pretty much 100% back to normal," Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports. Blankenship signed a one-year extension with the Eagles on Monday, after a 2023 campaign that saw him record 113 combined tackles, which led the team, despite playing just 15 regular-season games. The 25-year-old stated, "It feels good now not being as sore anymore like I did this past season dealing with it," possibly insinuating the injury was effecting him before his early exit in Week 18. A healthy Blankenship should be good news for the Eagles secondary in 2024.