Cooper DeJean Reacts To Cowboys Stealing Beloved Eagles Coach

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Jan 22, 2026 2:11 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles star Cooper DeJean learned Thursday that he'll have a new secondary coach for the 2026 season.

The Dallas Cowboys are finalizing a deal to make Christian Parker their defensive coordinator. The 34-year-old has been the secondary coach and passing game coordinator for the Eagles since 2024. He's done a tremendous job developing the young cornerbacks on Philadelphia's roster.

During the 2024 season, Philadelphia's defense finished first in passing yards allowed while only giving up 22 touchdown passes. Although the Eagles ranked eighth in passing yards allowed this fall, they did rank first in passing touchdowns surrendered.

DeJean, who earned All-Pro honors this season, made it clear that he'll miss being coached by Parker.

"Mannnn," DeJean wrote on social media. "They got a great one wouldn’t be the player I am without CP."

Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper Dejean (33) and head coach Nick Sirianni celebrate on the sideline after an interception during the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images.

Perfect hire for Dallas?

The biggest weakness for the Cowboys this season was their secondary's inability to slow down opposing wide receivers. In fact, no team gave up more passing yards this past season.

Maybe, just maybe, Parker will help DaRo Bland, Caelen Carson, Shavon Revel Jr. and the rest of the secondary reach their full potential.

Of course, we also can't ignore the fact that Dallas will weaken Philadelphia's staff with this hire.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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