Eagles Place Epps, Olujari on IR Amid Trade Deadline Activity

The Philadelphia Eagles announced today, November 2, 2025, that veteran safety Marcus Epps and outside linebacker Azeez Olujari have been placed on injured reserve, a move that further impacts the team’s depth as they approach the NFL trade deadline.

Epps was placed on IR Saturday with an undisclosed injury after recently being elevated from the practice squad and added to the active roster. He primarily contributed on special teams, logging 119 snaps, and saw limited action on defense with just 15 snaps. Olujari sustained a hamstring injury during Week 7 against the Minnesota Vikings and will require additional recovery time.

The Eagles’ edge rusher depth has been significantly tested, and the loss of Olujari adds to those concerns; however, the team anticipates the return of Nolan Smith from IR soon, with Brandon Graham expected to integrate into the rotation in Week 10. Currently, the edge rusher group consists of Jalyx Hunt, Patrick Johnson, and Joshua Uche, alongside rookie Jihaad Campbell who sees action in specific packages. This situation underscores the Eagles’ reported pursuit of an additional edge rusher before the trade deadline, as detailed in recent NFL.com reports.

Both Epps and Olujari are required to miss at least the next four games, and their potential return this season remains uncertain. The Eagles currently hold a strong record in the NFC, and maintaining depth will be crucial for a playoff run. Further information regarding NFL injury rules can be found at Spotrac.

Team officials have not yet provided a timeline for either player’s recovery, but will continue to evaluate their progress.