The Philadelphia Eagles may be the defending Super Bowl champions with one of the most talented rosters in the sport, but that doesn't mean they are devoid of any legitimate position battles.
After the offseason zapped much of Philadelphia's veteran leadership on the defensive side of the ball, plenty of position groups are expected to undergo depth chart battles between young contenders.
Positions like edge rusher, right guard, and cornerback are all positions where battles are expected to take place.
Dave Zangaro of NBC Philadelphia believes another position group is one to watch during training camp.
Safety.
"The Eagles had a strong safety duo in 2024 with Reed Blankenship and C.J. Gardner-Johnson but they traded Gardner-Johnson to the Texans," Zangaro wrote. "While I have had some fans question whether or not Blankenship is definitely a starter again in 2025, he should be. Blankenship, 26, is entering a contract year but has been a steady force in the Eagles’ secondary.
"If the Eagles don’t bring anyone else in, this is shaping up to be the most fun battle of training camp between second-round rookie Drew Mukuba and third-year veteran Sydney Brown."
Mukuba and Brown are both young, cheap, and have a good balance of coverage skill and physicality to be quality options on the defensive side of the ball.
Whether it's the second round pick in Mukuba, or the veteran in Brown, the Eagles should feel confident in whoever they end up choosing to be the last piece of their top defensive unit.