The Philadelphia Eagles have spent the offseason aggressively reshaping their roster, but according to ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz, there's still one glaring hole that needs addressing. And it's a conversation that just won't go away: safety depth.

Schatz recently identified safety as Philadelphia's biggest remaining weakness, and his reasoning is hard to ignore. On paper, the position group looks crowded—Marcus Epps is back, Andrew Mukuba remains an intriguing young talent, J.T. Gray arrived in free agency, and Cole Wisniewski was added during the draft. Throw in Michael Carter II, Andre' Sam, Brandon Johnson, and undrafted rookie Maximus Pulley, and the room seems full. But as Schatz points out, there's a difference between quantity and quality.

"Andrew Mukuba had an excellent rookie season at one safety position," Schatz noted, "but the Eagles have questions at the other with Reed Blankenship gone. The starter penciled in is Marcus Epps, who started four games last season after returning to the Eagles following two seasons with Las Vegas. If Epps were hurt, the Eagles might have to use a converted cornerback such as Michael Carter II or Jonathan Jones, or perhaps J.T. Gray. Gray is a former All-Pro special teams gunner, but he didn't play a defensive snap in the 2025 regular season."

While Schatz praised Mukuba's rookie campaign, it's worth noting that season was cut short by a trip to injured reserve. And the departure of Reed Blankenship continues to loom large, leaving a noticeable gap opposite Mukuba. For a team with Super Bowl aspirations, relying on unproven depth or converted cornerbacks at a critical defensive position is a gamble—one that Eagles fans will be watching closely as training camp approaches.