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When the Philadelphia Eagles decided to try out Cooper DeJean at punt returner in Week 3, it really had no downside. At the time, DeJean wasn’t really playing on defense, logging just seven defensive snaps in Week 1-2 combined after missing much of camp; factor in Britain Covey being placed on IR alongside Annis Smith […]

After spending years dominating the NFC East with one of the more experienced lineups in the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in relatively uncharted territory, with only a few veterans playing on the defensive side of the ball. That’s right, gone are the days of Fletcher Cox manning the middle, a veteran secondary loaded […]

After giving their coaches, players, and fans a week off to wade through the rollercoaster that was the first month of the 2024 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles announced their return in a major way in Week 6, beating the Cleveland Browns at home 20-16. While that final score appeared close, the actual on-field product […]

After four weeks of up-and-down defensive play, it looks like the Philadelphia Eagles are going to make a change at slot cornerback, with Cooper DeJean expected to take over the slot spot from Avonte Maddox moving forward, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. Asked about the idea of DeJean starting in the slot over Maddox […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to select Cooper DeJean with the 40th-overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, fans had sky-high expectations for the dynamic defensive back out of Iowa, regardless of how he ended up getting on the field. Would he stick at perimeter cornerback, the most important position in the defensive backfield […]

After missing most of August with a hamstring injury, Cooper DeJean made his debut for the Philadelphia Eagles in the Preseason finale, playing much of the game against the Minnesota Vikings while many of the team’s starters rested on the bench. The results? Mixed. Now granted, it’s hard to really judge DeJean too harshly, as […]

After suffering a brutal setback just as the summer was heating up last month, landing on the Non-Football Injury List with a hamstring injury, Cooper DeJean has made his triumphant return to training camp ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles’ final preseason game, logging 12 snaps in his first practice of August in 7-on-7 drills for […]

Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean can be expected to see action on the field soon. That’s after Philly made an announcement on Tuesday that it has activated the first-year pro off the Non-Football Injury List amid Philadelphia’s joint practice this week with the New England Patriots, per the team’s official website. “He’s going […]

The University of Iowa has been well represented in recent professional drafts as Iowa football star Cooper DeJean was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in April, and of course Iowa women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark was the first pick in the WNBA Draft. Clark was the best player in women’s college basketball last year and […]

The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their secondary room during the recent NFL Draft. In the second round, Philly selected Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean at No. 40. Interestingly, the team contemplated drafting the defensive back much earlier, according to GM Howie Roseman. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Roseman discussed how the Eagles were excited […]

With the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine underway in Indianapolis and the NFL Draft on tap for next month, the NFL world is indulging in a heavy dose of prospect analysis. One of the most intriguing players in the draft this year is Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean A broken leg suffered in mid-November will keep DeJean […]

Iowa football cornerback Cooper DeJean will not participate in the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine after undergoing leg surgery this past season, per Bruce Feldman of The Athletic. Feldman adds that DeJean is planning to still work out for teams before the NFL Draft, but will do so at a later date. The NFL Scouting Combine […]

Iowa football is going to need to find a replacement cornerback for next season, as it sounds like Cooper DeJean is on his way out. Rather than entering the transfer portal, the star corner has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. As it turns out, DeJean is a freak of an athlete too, according to […]

The Iowa football team has quietly compiled an 8-2 record on the season including a Big Ten West leading 5-2 record. This past Saturday against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Iowa City, the Hawkeyes lost perhaps the biggest reason for their success so far this year: defensive back and special teams ace Cooper DeJean. DeJean, […]

Kirk Ferentz finally got an insane performance from the Iowa football secondary. They had limited the Rutgers football team to no points which gave them an eight-win record while only having two entries in the losing column. Deacon Hill has started to hit his stride and only has to fix issues on efficiency. But, all […]