Is Cooper DeJean Eagles' Answer at Safety? Why CB Learning a New Position Isn't a Permanent Move

Is Cooper DeJean Eagles' answer at safety? Why CB learning a new position isn't a permanent move

Cooper DeJean is learning safety, but there's a catch

Eagles Urged Not to Force Position Switch for Super Bowl Hero

The easy thing for the Philadelphia Eagles to do after last season would be to start making players switch positions just for the sake of making position switches.Such was the success of moving Zack Baun from edge rusher to inside linebacker, where he became an NFL All-Pro and Pro Bowler in his first season at the position.The smart thing would be … to not do that.In this case, the Eagles should try to keep second-year cornerback Cooper DeJean a…

Cooper DeJean takes special reps for potential dual role during Eagles OTAs

Philadelphia Eagles' cornerback Cooper DeJean could expand his presence on the field in the 2025 NFL season.

Cooper DeJean could play safety for the Eagles, too, Vic Fangio says

The Eagles' defensive coordinator said DeJean will compete at safety in certain defensive personnel groups.

Vic Fangio Hints at New Role for Cooper DeJean in 2025 — But It’s Not Permanent

One of the biggest question marks heading into Eagles training camp isn’t Jalen Hurts’ leadership or the wide receiver depth. It’s the black hole left behind by the departure of C.J. Gardner-Johnson—again—this time to the Houston Texans.The Eagles defense, now under the iron chessboard of Vic Fangio, is trying to patch up the safety spot opposite Reed Blankenship. There’s a three-way battle going on between Sydney Brown, rookie Andrew Mukuba, an…

Eagles OTAs: Cooper DeJean at safety, Vic Fangio works with Jihaad Campbell, Jordan Davis' Peloton results - PHLY Sports

What better way to spend a beautiful June afternoon than on the football field? Here's what we observed and heard for Week 2 of OTAs: 1. Another week of OTAs, more intrigue about Cooper DeJean’s role. Before practice, Vic Fangio mentioned safety as a possibility for DeJean in base defense. Sure enough, DeJean lined up at safety during the first snap of seven-on-seven. Last week, he played on the outside in base. For as few snaps as the Eagles pl…