Overview
- Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio plans to keep DeJean at nickelback while rotating him through outside corner and safety in base packages.
- In Week 2 OTAs, DeJean lined up at safety on the first snap of seven-on-seven as the Eagles evaluate his fit beyond the slot position.
- Analysts caution that a full-time move to safety could slow DeJean’s development after his standout rookie season and Super Bowl pick-six.
- DeJean has embraced the experiment, saying he’ll play wherever he can make the biggest impact on the field.
- Coaches draw on Fangio’s past success converting Zack Baun to inside linebacker when considering how to maximize DeJean’s skill set.