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Eagles Try Cooper DeJean at Safety in OTAs

He’s getting reps in base defense to help the coaching staff decide how best to deploy his versatility next season.

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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.