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• Texans' Reed Blankenship: Ruled out with concussion

  Rotowire Oct 18, 2026

  Blankenship (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London. Blankenship was deemed to have a concussion by one of the NFL's independent neurologists. The safety has now entered the league's five-step concussion protocol and will not participate in full-contact practices or games until he is cleared. M.J. Stewart will likely finish the game at strong safety alongside Calen Bullock.

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• Texans' Reed Blankenship: Being evaluated for concussion

  Rotowire Oct 18, 2026

  Blankenship is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Jacksonville. Blankenship took a hit to the head late in the first half and was carted to the locker room, where he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. M.J. Stewart will fill in at safety alongside Calen Bullock for as long as Blankenship is out of the contest.

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• Texans' Reed Blankenship: Logs 11 tackles in loss

  Rotowire Oct 7, 2026

  Blankenship made 11 tackles (five solo) in the Texans' 34-30 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. Blankenship played 73 defensive snaps in the contest, 94 percent of the Texans' total defensive plays. The 27-year-old also played four special-teams snaps in the losing effort. The strong safety's 11 tackles were second to outside linebacker Jake Hansen's 12.

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• Texans' Reed Blankenship: Picks off Jones in Week 3 loss

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2026

  Blankenship posted nine tackles (five solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) during the Texans' 19-17 loss to the Colts in Week 3. Blankenship recorded his first interception of the season early in the third quarter, when he jumped in front of a floating pass from Danny Jones that was intended for Josh Downs deep in Houston's territory. It was Blankenship's second interception over the past two years after recording a career-high four picks across 15 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024. His presence in the secondary will be crucial in Week 4 when the Texans welcome in the Cowboys, whose offense ranks in the top-10 in the league in points per game (29.3).

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Ties for team lead in stops Week 14

  Rotowire Dec 9, 2025

  Blankenship made eight tackles (six solo) in Monday's overtime loss to the Chargers. 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.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Racks up huge tackle total in loss

  Rotowire Nov 29, 2025

  Blankenship tallied 14 tackles (eight solo) Friday in a Week 13 loss to Chicago. 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.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Limited in Wednesday's practice

  Rotowire Nov 26, 2025

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

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Expected to play Week 13

  Rotowire Nov 25, 2025

  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. 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.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Departs with thigh issue in Week 12

  Rotowire Nov 23, 2025

  Blankenship is questionable to return to Sunday's clash against the Cowboys due to a thigh injury. Blankenship was hurt while making a 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.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Impactful in Week 10 win

  Rotowire Nov 11, 2025

  Blankenship posted seven tackles (two solo), a forced fumble and a recovered fumble Monday in a 10-7 victory against the Packers. Blankenship's seven stops set a season-high mark. He came up with a huge play late in the fourth quarter, assisting on a tackle of Josh Jacobs for a four-yard loss on fourth down and knocking the ball away before recovering the fumble himself. That forced fumble was the first of Blankenship's four-year NFL career.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Four interceptions in 2024

  Rotowire Feb 16, 2025

  Blankenship registered 78 tackles (52 solo), six pass defenses (including four interceptions) and one fumble recovery across 15 regular-season games in 2024. He added 27 tackles (18 solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across the Eagles' four playoff games. Blankenship earned a one-year, $3.58 million contract extension with the Eagles in April of 2024 after leading the team in tackles and interceptions. He saw his tackling numbers dip in the regular season and finished third behind Zack Baun (151) and Nakobe Dean (128), but Blankenship finished as the Eagles' second-leading tackler during the postseason behind Dean (33). Given his strong play in 2024, Blankenship could be in line for another, more sizable contract extension heading into the 2025 campaign.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Good to go for Week 15

  Rotowire Dec 13, 2024

  Blankenship (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Steelers and is expected to play. Blankenship missed last week's win over Carolina, but he's ready to return after being concussed in Week 13 versus Baltimore. On the season, Blankenship has 67 tackles (44 solo), five pass breakups, including three interceptions, and one fumble recovery.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Practices in full Thursday

  Rotowire Dec 12, 2024

  Blankenship (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. The safety was a limited participant Wednesday after missing the Eagles' Week 14 win over the Panthers. Blankenship suffered the concussion in Week 13 against the Ravens and did not practice at all last week, so his return should be a good sign. The third-year pro has 67 tackles (44 solo), five pass breakups, including three interceptions, and a fumble recovery in 2024.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Won't play Sunday

  Rotowire Dec 6, 2024

  Blankenship (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports. The Middle Tennessee product sustained a concussion in the Eagles' Week 13 win over the Ravens and didn't practice all week, so missing Sunday's contest comes as no surprise. With Blankenship and Sydney Brown (knee) both sidelined for Week 14, Tristin McCollum will likely serve as Philadelphia's top free safety.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Practices in full Wednesday

  Rotowire Oct 9, 2024

  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).

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Will not return

  Rotowire Sep 29, 2024

  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.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Dealing with illness

  Rotowire Sep 29, 2024

  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.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Clinches win with interception

  Rotowire Sep 23, 2024

  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.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Nabs pick vs. Packers

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2024

  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.

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• Eagles' Reed Blankenship: Underwent successful surgery

  Rotowire Apr 2, 2024

  Blankenship is fully recovered from surgery to repair a groin injury that he suffered Week 18, 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 a team-leading 113 combined tackles despite playing just 15 regular-season games. "It feels good now not being as sore anymore like I did this past season dealing with it," the safety said Tuesday, insinuating the injury was affecting him before his Week 18 exit. A healthy Blankenship should be a key piece of the Eagles secondary in 2024.

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