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PHILLY "LOCKS IN" ON THE EVE OF CAMP: Eagles Land Blockbuster Deal with Andrew Mukuba—Rookie Ready to Seize Starting Job!

Philadelphia is buzzing! The Eagles just pulled off a major move, inking their prized second-round pick Andrew Mukuba to his rookie deal the night before the defending Super Bowl champs report for camp. The message from the NovaCare Complex? No hesitation, no waiting—just all-out ambition from day one of the 2025 season.

The "Golden" Rookie Contract Eagles Nation Waited For

Mukuba—taken No. 64 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft and the last Birds rookie to sign this summer—has officially agreed to a 4-year rookie deal (worth a projected $7.15 million, with a $1.85 million signing bonus, a record at the No. 64 slot). That ends weeks of anxious waiting as NFL second-round deals were locked in across the league.

Fangio’s Secret Weapon Arrives

At just 22 years old, Mukuba is exactly the kind of versatile defender new DC Vic Fangio loves: a hybrid who can play safety or corner, attack the football, and bring physicality to every snap. After three years at Clemson and a breakout final season at Texas (69 tackles, 11 pass breakups, 5 INTs—leading the Longhorns in 2024), Mukuba arrives ready to battle for the open starting safety spot after Philly traded away CJ Gardner-Johnson.

No big-name free agent additions? No problem. The Eagles are putting their faith in youth—Mukuba is set to fight it out with third-rounder Sydney Brown (2023), second-year man Tristin McCollum, and even all-purpose rookie Cooper DeJean for a spot alongside Reed Blankenship.

Vic Fangio set the tone:

“This is a real competition—camp and preseason games will decide who wins it.”

"Golden Rookie" Brings New Hope to Eagles Nation

Mukuba’s perfectly-timed arrival does more than solidify the NFL’s top defense from last year—it injects new energy into a locker room hungry for another title. Starting Wednesday morning, Mukuba and the rest of the rookies and vets hit the field at NovaCare for their first high-intensity practice of 2025.

Eagles fans: Are you ready to follow every snap of Mukuba’s battle for the starting job? This year’s camp promises to be a must-watch dogfight—where every rep, every play could decide the future for the Eagles’ next golden generation!

TIME CHANGE: How to Watch 49ERS vs BUCCANEERS in Week 6 - TV, Streaming, Kickoff Info
We are announcing a change in the schedule for the San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. This game has been flexed by the NFL to optimize the broadcast schedule, ensuring the best experience for fans across the United States and internationally. Reason for the Change Optimized Broadcast Schedule: The NFL has moved this game to a primetime slot to attract a larger audience on national television networks. Team Performance: With both teams boasting an impressive 4-1 record after five weeks, this matchup is considered one of the week's most exciting, deserving a high-viewership time slot. Original schedule (before the flex) Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Sunday, October 12, 2025.  pdated schedule (after the flex) Matchup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Time: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, October 12, 2025 (local time in Tampa, Florida, equivalent to 1:25 PM PT) Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida How to Watch (U.S.) TV: CBS — Late national window (4:25 PM ET)Projected crew: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson Streaming: Paramount+ (with Live TV): Streams your local CBS channel (availability varies by market) YouTube TV / other vMVPDs: Watch via your local CBS affiliate (if carried) Out-of-market: NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube/YouTube TV for Sunday afternoon out-of-market games Radio Coverage 49ers (English): Flagships (Bay Area): KNBR 680 AM and 107.7 The Bone (KSAN-FM) Also available via the 49ers Radio Network and the 49ers app/website Example local listing: 1:25 PM PT Buccaneers (English): Flagship (Tampa Bay): WXTB 97.9 FM (98 ROCK) — Gene Deckerhoff, Dave Moore, T.J. Rives SiriusXM: Channel 226 (home-team feed) Bucs Radio Network: Statewide and regional affiliates (full frequency list available via team channels) Note: Over-the-air TV/radio coverage varies by location. Share your city/county and we’ll filter the local listings for you. Betting Snapshot (as of Oct 9, 2025 — subject to change) Spread: 49ers −3.5 Over/Under: 42.5 Moneyline: 49ers −165 / Buccaneers +140Check your preferred sportsbook for the latest numbers. Stay Updated For regional broadcast maps, game-week details, and fan events, visit the official team channels and follow on social media. International viewers should confirm local carriage and blackout rules with their providers.   We look forward to your passionate support for this crucial matchup! Let’s cheer on the 49ers as they continue their journey in the 2025 season!