Marcus Epps (born January 27, 1996) is an American professional football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys.[2]
Epps was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round, 191st overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[5] He was waived on November 6, 2019.[6]
On November 7, 2019, Epps was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.[7]
Epps was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 5, 2020,[8] and activated on November 18.[9] In Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, Epps recorded his first career interception of a pass thrown by Kyler Murray during the 33–26 loss.[10]
Epps was placed on the COVID-19 list on January 3, 2022.[11] He was activated one week later on January 10, missing just one game where the Eagles did not play their starters.[12]
In 2022, Epps reached Super Bowl LVII. In the Super Bowl, Epps record six tackles but the Eagles lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.[13]
On March 16, 2023, Epps signed a two-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.[14] He started all 17 games in 2023, recording 66 tackles, three passes defensed, a forced fumble and recovery.
Epps entered the 2024 season as a starting safety for the Raiders. He suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 and was ruled out the rest of the season.[15]
On March 14, 2025, Epps signed a one-year, $4.4 million contract with the New England Patriots.[16]
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