The Eagles added a little more safety insurance ahead of their Week 2 trip to Tennessee, temporarily elevating Maximus Pulley from the practice squad.
It’s a depth move tied directly to Andrew Mukuba’s status. The starting safety was listed questionable after hurting his knee in practice this week, and Philadelphia wanted another body on the back end before facing the Titans.
If Mukuba can’t go, the Eagles would likely lean on Cooper DeJean and Marcus Epps as the top two safeties in base looks. Once the defense shifts into nickel, DeJean would move into the slot and Michael Carter II would slide over to safety. That would leave Pulley as the emergency option, with the hope that his role is mostly limited to special teams, if he’s needed at all.
Pulley, an undrafted rookie defensive back, showed some promise in training camp and preseason action, but he’s still very much in the developmental stage. The team’s choice to elevate him over 2026 draft pick Cole Wisniewski is a small clue about where things stand on the depth chart right now. Wisniewski missed most of the offseason with an injury, so Pulley is the more natural call-up at the moment.
Andre’ Sam would have been the obvious candidate for this kind of move if not for the serious injury he suffered in the Eagles’ preseason finale.
Philadelphia still has an open roster spot after placing Eli Stowers and Landon Dickerson on injured reserve over the past week and signing only Britian Covey.
S Maximus Pulley (two elevations remaining)
OL Kiran Amegadjie
RB Jaydon Blue
LB Chance Campbell
TE Josiah Deguara
WR Xavier Gipson
DT Gabe Hall
EDGE Keyshawn James-Newby
CB Robert Longerbeam
C/G Jake Majors
OT John Ojukwu
RB Dameon Pierce
EDGE Mason Reiger
RB Carson Steele
EDGE Joshua Weru
S Cole Wisniewski
DT Uar Bernard (international exemption)
In Other News...
Eagles Pass Rush Suddenly Has No Excuses After Fangios Callout
Vic Fangio didnt mince words after the Eagles opened the season with a win over Washington, saying the pass rush was too inconsistent and never finished the job with a sack. For a defense built to tilt games at the line of scrimmage, it was the kind of performance that leaves room for concern even in a victory, especially with key edge help still out because of injury and the early schedule already asking more of the front.
Now the focus shifts to Tennessee and rookie quarterback Cam Ward, who took plenty of hits in Week 1, giving Philadelphia a clear chance to be more disruptive. Jalyx Hunt and A.J. Epenesa both acknowledged the group has to be better, and Fangios critique has put the pressure on this rotation to turn a promising opener into something sharper in Week 2. [Read more 🡒]
Eagles Safety Concern Just Got Harder To Ignore For Sunday
The Eagles secondary is looking a little thinner heading into Sundays matchup with the Titans, and the latest roster move only adds to the uncertainty. Philadelphia elevated rookie safety Maximus Pulley, a sign the team is preparing as if it may need another body on the back end with Drew Mukuba questionable because of a knee injury.
Mukubas status is the piece to watch, especially with the Eagles already navigating a practice week that included limited work for Jalen Carter and Cooper DeJean, both of whom are expected to play. Philadelphia still has one open roster spot, so the team has some flexibility, but the decision to bring up Pulley suggests the safety situation is now something the Eagles cannot afford to brush aside. [Read more 🡒]
Eagles Rookies Suddenly Carry Two Early Concerns Into Titans Game
The Eagles head into Week 2 against the Titans already juggling a couple of rookie-related questions that could shape how they handle the early part of the season. Wide receiver Makai Lemon has been on the field in the first two games, but his production has been limited and quiet, a slow start that appears tied in part to his recovery from injury. For a team trying to settle into a rhythm, that leaves one of its young pass catchers still searching for an opening to make an impact.
The more immediate concern may be up front, where Landon Dickersons move to injured reserve opens the door for rookie Micah Morris to take on a more important backup role. Philadelphia is weighing its options at left guard, and Morris suddenly looks like the kind of depth piece who could be asked to do more sooner than expected. For an offense built on stability in the trenches, his readiness is now part of the conversation. [Read more 🡒]