Philadelphia Eagles Are Making Cooper DeJean Play a New Position For 2026 Season

Cooper DeJean. Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Philadelphia Eagles Are Making Cooper DeJean Play a New Position For 2026 Season

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Orlando Silva | Last updated May 23, 2026 12:09 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles star Cooper DeJean has made a strong impact on the defense during his two-year tenure with the NFC East team. As soon as he set foot on the field, DeJean became an important piece of the defense.

He won a Super Bowl while having a solid performance in the championship game. Additionally, he became an All-Pro in his second campaign in the league.

The Eagles have big plans for DeJean in 2026, when they expect him to take his game to a new level. Defensive coordinator made a big announcement about DeJean’s new duties.

Cooper DeJean Changes Positions

Feb 14, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) celebrates during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade and rally. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images

Over the last two years, Cooper DeJean has shown off his versatility. The Eagles will use him in a different position (under specific circumstances) for the 2026 season. He will start at safety and move to slot corner when the team goes to nickel defense.

“Eagles DC Vic Fangio told reporters Cooper DeJean will play safety in base personnel, a change from last season when DeJean started at outside CB in base,” The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane wrote on his official X account on Thursday.

#Eagles DC Vic Fangio told reporters Cooper DeJean will play safety in base personnel, a change from last season when DeJean started at outside CB in base.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) May 21, 2026