Reed Blankenship, the Eagles' safety, recently underwent surgery for a groin injury he sustained during the regular-season finale against the New York Giants. Blankenship, who was recently extended by the team, confirmed the surgery was related to the injury suffered last season and expressed that it was the best decision possible for his recovery. He now feels "pretty much 100% back to normal," highlighting that the discomfort he experienced last season has significantly diminished. Blankenship also mentioned having conversations with teammates Sydney Brown and Zech McPhearson, who are recovering from their respective injuries, and shared his excitement about returning to play. In addition to his recovery, Blankenship voiced his opinion on the NFL's new hip-drop tackle rule, stating, "I'm not going to change the way I'm going to tackle" despite the rule change, questioning the practicality of the regulation.
Eagles safety Reed Blankenship says he underwent groin surgery, is "pretty much 100% back to normal" https://t.co/YSchdIO186 https://t.co/GT6MKML9Ij
Reed Blankenship feels "pretty much" back to normal after surgery to repair groin injury. https://t.co/QFtTfdiiWm
Reed Blankenship says he chose to have surgery, that it "was the best decision possible." "I'm pretty much 100% back to normal, and it feels good now not being as sore anymore like I did this past season dealing with it. Now, I'm ready to go and excited to show what I can do."
#Eagles Reed Blankenship is not a fan of the #NFL’s new hip-drop tackle rule: "I'm not going to change the way I'm going to tackle... I don't know what they want us to do in this situation. At some point, you're gong to have to bring the guy down.”
Reed Blankenship cited injuries in 2023 struggles. He underwent offseason groin surgery. He says he just got done talking to Sydney Brown (ACL) and Zech McPhearson (achilles). "Just seeing them up and walking around and getting back to what they do, it just excites you."
Recently-extended Reed Blankenship said he had surgery after dealing with a groin injury at the end of the year. Says he's "pretty much 100% back to normal." "It feels good now not being as sore any more like I did this past season dealing with it. I'm ready to go." https://t.co/MjcNJi7E5K
Reed Blankenship confirmed he had surgery related to the groin injury he suffered during the regular-season finale against the #NYGiants last season. #Eagles https://t.co/Llrm0QLcKX
Reed Blankenship on the new hip-drop rule: "I'm not going to change the way I'm going to tackle... Personally, I don't know what they want us to do in this situation. At some point, you're gong to have to bring the guy down... We're not doing it on purpose."
Reed Blankenship says he had surgery for the groin injury he suffered during the regular-season finale against the Giants. "Just getting fixed up for the next year."
From @dennisdoddcbs: NCAA committee tabled potential ban on hip-drop tackles amid NFL's controversial rule change https://t.co/yLQ0LefdYJ