Former Eagles had a mixed Week 5, with Reed Blankenship helping the Houston Texans get their first win of the 2026 season and Rasul Douglas continuing to steady the Washington Commanders secondary. On the other side of the ledger, T.J. Edwards left the Chicago Bears’ loss with a hamstring injury, adding a tough note to an already uneven start.
Blankenship’s night stood out most in Houston’s 26-3 win over the Tennessee Titans. The safety totaled eight tackles, broke up a pass and added a tackle for loss as the Texans finally got into the win column. After a shaky start to his time in Houston, that kind of showing is the sort of thing that can get a player rolling.
Douglas kept making his case in Washington’s 27-27 tie with the New York Giants. He finished with 10 tackles and one pass deflection, another busy afternoon for a corner who has remained dependable since leaving Philadelphia. It wasn’t a perfect result for the Commanders, but Douglas again looked like someone who can still hold down a starting job.
Jahan Dotson also kept his recent run going for Atlanta. In the Falcons’ overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, he posted 54 receiving yards, matching his season high from the week before. Two straight useful outings have Dotson finding his timing at the right moment.
Nakobe Dean was active for the Las Vegas Raiders, but the result around him was ugly. He piled up 12 tackles, yet Las Vegas was thumped by the New England Patriots 45-17. Dean has been one of the better former Eagles to watch this season, even if the Raiders are sliding the wrong way.
There is also the T.J. Edwards injury to watch.
He exited the Bears’ 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers with a hamstring issue and did not come back. His return timeline is unknown, which makes it a frustrating setback after a start to the season that has already been a little strange.
And then there’s Jaelan Phillips, who could be lining up against Philadelphia in Week 6. The former Eagle has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but the latest word is that he might be ready for the Carolina Panthers’ matchup with the Eagles. Phillips already has two sacks this season, and he’ll be trying to add another against his old team.
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