In a league where teams are throwing for more yards than ever, the Philadelphia Eagles are happy to have Cooper DeJean , the 22-year-old defensive back who has become the NFL's premier slot cornerback in just his second professional season.

Taking the field for 98 percent fo the Eagles' defensive snaps through Week 8, DeJean has been on absolute fire, recording 52 tackles, four tackles for a loss and six passes defensed so far this season while giving interior receivers fits when deployed in the slot.

Asked about DeJean's play so far in 2025, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio thanked the other 31 teams in the NFL for not picking the Iowa cornerback last spring, as it allowed the Eagles to add a darn good nickle for years to come .

“No, we got very lucky that he lasted till th

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