After losing C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Lions, Howie Roseman and the Eagles are signing veteran safety Justin Evans to a deal.
The #Eagles are signing former #Bucs and #Saints free agent safety Justin Evans, per me and @MikeGarafolo. Evans helps fill a void at safety.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 20, 2023
The 27-year-old Evans was drafted in the second round (50th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers out of Texas A&M.
As a rookie, Evans had 66 combined tackles (50 solos), six pass deflections, and three interceptions in 14 games and 11 starts for Tampa Bay.
In 2018, Evans received an overall grade of 67.7 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked as the 52nd-best grade among all qualified safeties during that season.
Evans dealt with an Achilles injury in 2019 that cost him the 2020 and 2021 NFL seasons before spending last season with the Saints.
In 15 games last season with New Orleans, Evans played 40% of the snaps, logging 29 total tackles, one forced fumble, and two passes defended.
