Blankenship’s teammates and coaches will also miss his leadership. He was voted a team captain in 2025. Over the last two years, he has become a fan favorite with Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, earning the nickname duo of the “exciting whites.”

Elsa Blankenship's first message after her husband Reed signed with the Texans might irk Eagles fans.

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