Philadelphia Eagles eye defensive reshuffle and Cooper DeJean holds the key with new role planned
The Philadelphia Eagles are quietly evolving their secondary following the high-profile departure of safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans.Under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, the team is exploring creative uses of their defensive backs - and one player stands at the center: second-year cornerback Cooper DeJean.Patrick Mahomes played the high school game of his life tossing perfect passes to kids on the fieldWith Gardner-Johnson gone, the Eagles face a decision not just on replacements, but on how best to deploy their most versatile defenders. Fangio has indicated that DeJean could become a key chess piece, potentially filling roles beyond the slot corner position.Fangio offered a glimpse into his thinking during NFL minicamp when he dropped a hint about DeJean's future role: "We'd like to keep him at nickel. And then in our base package, we'll find a spot for him […]