The Philadelphia Eagles have hinted that Cooper DeJean might take on a different role this season.
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said earlier in the offseason that DeJean will continue playing nickel but could see looks at corner or safety in base packages. That didn't happen in OTAs, though.
Will it happen in training camp?
The Athletic's Brooks Kubena writes that it could be a key indicator of the Eagles' overall plans.
"DC Vic Fangio’s experimentation with perhaps his best defensive back will pick up in earnest when training camp begins," Kubena writes. "While Fangio disclosed his plan to keep DeJean at nickel and test DeJean out at cornerback or safety in base packages, OTAs ended without any public viewing of DeJean at safety. The Eagles secondary underwent yet another significant transition in the offseason. There are position battles at both cornerback and safety. By keeping an eye on how DeJean is deployed, you’ll partly see where Fangio believes the secondary’s strengths and weaknesses are."
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DeJean is coming off a heroic pick-six in the Super Bowl as the Eagles hoisted the Lombardi Trophy.
The former Iowa star clearly can shine in the NFL. The Eagles think so highly of him they might let him shine at multiple spots.
But just how much he moves around remains to be seen.
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