Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wasted no time indicating that veteran safety Marcus Epps is in line to start Monday against the Chargers if he's activated from injured reserve.

The first question of Fangio's press conference Wednesday asked if Epps, who on Tuesday was placed in the 21-day practice window, could: a) be ready by Monday; and b) be in contention to start (there was a "c" that asked Fangio what he liked about Epps).

"Yes to the first two," Fangio said, before answering what he liked about Epps – "he's an experienced safety, got good instincts, got a good feel for the game."

Fangio added that he'll need to "get a feel and barometer" of where Epps is in his comeback from the injury this week in practice before the team makes any decision about activating Epps back ont

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