Eagles Star Rookie Sparks Panic with Shocking Threat to Quit Football

Philadelphia, PA – June 23, 2025
The Eagles face a crisis as their second-round rookie safety threatens to quit football over a contract dispute. His demand for a fully guaranteed deal has stunned Philly post-Super Bowl LIX, per ESPN.

Andrew Mukuba, picked 64th overall from Texas, seeks a $10.6 million fully guaranteed deal, per Spotrac. “I’m not playing without fair security,” he told NFL.com, escalating tensions during minicamp.

Mukuba’s five college interceptions and 4.45-second 40-yard dash dazzled at minicamp, but his holdout overshadows his potential. He competes with Sydney Brown for a starting safety spot, per The Athletic.

The Eagles traded C.J. Gardner-Johnson, expecting Mukuba to fill the void. His absence risks derailing a secondary allowing 148 passing yards per game in 2024, per PhillyVoice.

Vic Fangio, emphasizing training camp reps, remains calm. “We’re talking,” he said, per The Philly Special Show. Mukuba’s demand for guarantees mirrors 2025 second-round trends, per Bleacher Report.

GM Howie Roseman, with $30 million in 2026 cap space, resists fully guaranteed rookie deals. Mukuba’s threat to sit out 2025 and re-enter the 2026 draft looms, per Sporting News.

Mukuba’s versatility, playing slot and deep safety, fits Fangio’s scheme. His 69 tackles at Texas fuel starter hopes, but his holdout tests Philly’s patience, per CBSSports.com.

As Eagles kick off against Dallas at Lincoln Financial Field, Mukuba’s standoff could disrupt their title defense. Will Roseman budge, or lose a star? Stay tuned to ESPN!