DeJean lined up at safety in Philadelphia's base defense on the first day of training camp, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
That's the ideal scenario for IDP value, with DeJean playing safety in the base defense and slot corner in nickel packages. The other options are to play him as an outside cornerback in the base defense -- opposite Quinyon Mitchell -- or to take DeJean off the field and only use him as a nickel. An every-down role with snaps at both safety and slot corner could help make DeJean an IDP star.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Productive rookie season
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DeJean registered 51 tackles (38 solo), including 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries across 16 regular-season games in 2024.
DeJean was selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 40th overall. He was mostly used on special teams in the first four games of the regular season, but he was promoted to the starting nickel corner position following the Eagles' Week 5 bye. DeJean played a crucial role in Philadelphia's championship run, and his best moment came in Super Bowl LIX against the Chiefs, when he picked off Patrick Mahomes for a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown. DeJean will be a linchpin for the Eagles' secondary in 2025 alongside safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Reed Blankenship and outside corners Darius Slay and Quinyon Mitchell.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Impresses in Week 17
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DeJean recorded six total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 41-7 win over the Cowboys.
DeJean tied Jalyx Hunt for the third-most tackles on Philadelphia's defense Sunday, trailing the inside-linebacker tandem of Oren Burks (eight tackles) and Zack Baun (seven tackles). The rookie corner from Iowa tied his career high in tackles in a single game in Week 17, having now recorded 51 total tackles this season. DeJean has also accumulated six passes defended and one forced fumble over 16 appearances, and he's expected to remain a problem for opposing wide receivers in the Week 18 matchup against the Giants.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Active in win
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DeJean recorded six tackles (four solo) and two pass breakups in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Rams.
The slot cornerback matched his season highs in both categories. DeJean also played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps for the sixth time in seven games since entering the starting lineup for Philadelphia's Week 6 matchup with Cleveland. The 2024 second-round pick has 30 tackles (22 solo), including 0.5 sacks, five passes defensed and a fumble recovery in his rookie campaign.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Six tackles in first start
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DeJean logged six tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns.
DeJean served as the Eagles' starting nickel corner ahead of Avonte Maddox on Sunday. DeJean was on the field for a season-high 52 snaps on defense, and he combined with Bryce Huff for a 15-yard sack on Deshaun Watson midway through the first quarter. DeJean and the Eagles' defense will travel to MetLife Stadium to take on Daniel Jones and the Giants on Oct. 20.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Taking over as starting nickle
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DeJean is set to start for Avonte Maddox as the Eagles' nickel corner Sunday against the Browns, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
The Eagles' defense hasn't lived up to expectations early this season, and some changes have ensued. In addition to Devin White being released, DeJean will now start as the team's slot corner. DeJean has played only seven defensive snaps so far in his rookie season, so he could have some growing pains early on.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Racks up five tackles vs. Minnesota
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DeJean (hamstring) registered five tackles (three solo) in the Eagles' 26-3 preseason loss to the Vikings on Saturday.
DeJean started training camp on the active/NFI list due to a hamstring injury. He missed the first two preseason games and was limited to individual drills, but he was able to ramp up his activity leading up to Philadelphia's preseason finale. DeJean is expected to be used across multiple positions on the Eagles' defense in his rookie season.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Should suit up for finale
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DeJean (hamstring) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Vikings, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
DeJean had his college career end last November due to a fractured fibula, then sustained a hamstring injury during offseason training, leading to a slow-building return to action for the 21-year-old. He's expected to be utilized across multiple positions on defense for the Eagles during his rookie campaign.
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Progresses to individual drills
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DeJean (hamstring) began participating in individual drills during Tuesday's practice session, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
DeJean told reporters after practice Tuesday that he felt good after his drills, and he is aiming to play in the Eagles' preseason finale against the Vikings on Aug. 24, per Kubena. DeJean started training camp on the NFI list due to a hamstring strain he sustained during offseason practice, and if he were able to suit up against Minnesota, it would likely only be for one or two defensive series. The rookie second-round pick is expected to be utilized across multiple positions on the Eagles' defense, which ranked 26th in the league last season in yards allowed per game (356.1).
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Eagles' Cooper DeJean: Embracing versatility
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DeJean is being exposed to more than one position in the offseason, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
Kubena further reported that Eagles pass game coordinator Christian Parker said DeJean "can handle it mentally" and might "have a home" by training camp. The 2023 All-American at Iowa played cornerback, safety and a hybrid linebacker/defensive back role during his college career.
