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Eagles Rotate Cooper DeJean Between Safety and Corner in Training Camp

Coaches are cross-training DeJean to secure his place on base defense after the trade of C.J. Gardner-Johnson reshaped the secondary.

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A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California.
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Overview

  • Vic Fangio said DeJean will take safety reps in the team's base defense during training camp.
  • Fangio added that some days DeJean will line up at corner in the base package and his role will evolve with other position battles.
  • The cross-training follows Philadelphia's trade of C.J. Gardner-Johnson and rookie Mac McWilliams’s strong performance at slot corner.
  • With the Eagles deploying their base defense on roughly 12% of snaps last season, integrating DeJean into that package aims to maximize his playing time.
  • Wide receiver A.J. Brown has dubbed him “All-Pro Coop,” setting high expectations for DeJean’s sophomore campaign.