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Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba appears to be healthy after ending rookie season on IR
TL;DR
Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba has fully recovered from a broken ankle that ended his rookie season on injured reserve. He is expected to be ready for the 2026 season, where he will play a key role in the team's defense.
Key points
- Andrew Mukuba suffered a broken ankle in Week 12 of his rookie season.
- He recorded 46 tackles, three pass breakups, and two interceptions before his injury.
- Mukuba is expected to play a key role in the Eagles' defense for the 2026 season.
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Vic Fangio
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After starting at safety in all eleven games to begin his career, Andrew Mukuba suffered a broken ankle during last year's Week 12 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Mukuba was placed on injured reserve, and his rookie season came to a premature end.
Five months later, Mukuba appears to be fully recovered and ready to go for 2026.
Mukuba, selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, immediately won the starting job and recorded 46 tackles, three pass breakups, and two interceptions before getting injured. His first career interception came off Patrick Mahomes in Week 2 to prevent a red-zone score.
The Eagles lost their other starting safety, Reed Blankenship, to the Houston Texans in free agency, so Vic Fangio will be heavily relying on Mukuba to stabilize the backend. The vacancy across from him will likely be determined in training camp in an open competition between Marcus Epps, Michael Carter II, and whoever they draft at the position.
Mukuba had his highs and lows in coverage last season, but was outstanding against the run. His 81.9 run defense grade was 12th-highest among all safeties, per Pro Football Focus.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba appears to be healthy after ending rookie season on IR
Q&A
What injury did Andrew Mukuba suffer during his rookie season?
Andrew Mukuba suffered a broken ankle during Week 12 of his rookie season.
How did Andrew Mukuba perform before his injury?
Before his injury, Mukuba started in all eleven games, recording 46 tackles, three pass breakups, and two interceptions.
Who will compete for the starting safety position alongside Mukuba in 2026?
The starting safety position opposite Mukuba will be determined in training camp, with Marcus Epps, Michael Carter II, and a potential draft pick in the mix.
