DeJean recorded six tackles (four solo) and two pass breakups in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Rams. The slot cornerback matched his season highs in both categories. DeJean also played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps for the sixth time in seven games since entering the starting lineup for Philadelphia's Week 6 matchup with Cleveland. The 2024 second-round pick has 30 tackles (22 solo), including 0.5 sacks, five passes defensed and a fumble recovery in his rookie campaign.
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Team
Philadelphia Eagles
Birthdate
2/9/2003 (21)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 198 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 2; Pk (PHI)
Birthplace
Odebolt, IA, USA
Position
DB
College
Iowa
Career History
Philadelphia Eagles
2024-Present
(1 season)
DeJean recorded six tackles (four solo) and two pass breakups in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Rams. The slot cornerback matched his season highs in both categories. DeJean also played on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps for the sixth time in seven games since entering the starting lineup for Philadelphia's Week 6 matchup with Cleveland. The 2024 second-round pick has 30 tackles (22 solo), including 0.5 sacks, five passes defensed and a fumble recovery in his rookie campaign.
DeJean logged six tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns. DeJean served as the Eagles' starting nickel corner ahead of Avonte Maddox on Sunday. DeJean was on the field for a season-high 52 snaps on defense, and he combined with Bryce Huff for a 15-yard sack on Deshaun Watson midway through the first quarter. DeJean and the Eagles' defense will travel to MetLife Stadium to take on Daniel Jones and the Giants on Oct. 20.
DeJean is set to start over Avonte Maddox as the Eagles' nickel corner Sunday against the Browns, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. The Eagles' defense hasn't lived up to expectations early this season, and some changes have ensued. In addition to Devin White being released, DeJean will now start as the team's slot corner. DeJean has played only seven defensive snaps so far in his rookie season, so he could have some growing pains early on.
DeJean (hamstring) registered five tackles (three solo) in the Eagles' 26-3 preseason loss to the Vikings on Saturday. DeJean started training camp on the active/NFI list due to a hamstring injury. He missed the first two preseason games and was limited to individual drills, but he was able to ramp up his activity leading up to Philadelphia's preseason finale. DeJean is expected to be used across multiple positions on the Eagles' defense in his rookie season.
DeJean (hamstring) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Vikings, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. DeJean had his college career end last November due to a fractured fibula, then sustained a hamstring injury during offseason training, leading to a slow-building return to action for the 21-year-old. He's expected to be utilized across multiple positions on defense for the Eagles during his rookie campaign.
DeJean (hamstring) began participating in individual drills during Tuesday's practice session, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports. DeJean told reporters after practice Tuesday that he felt good after his drills, and he is aiming to play in the Eagles' preseason finale against the Vikings on Aug. 24, per Kubena. DeJean started training camp on the NFI list due to a hamstring strain he sustained during offseason practice, and if he were able to suit up against Minnesota, it would likely only be for one or two defensive series. The rookie second-round pick is expected to be utilized across multiple positions on the Eagles' defense, which ranked 26th in the league last season in yards allowed per game (356.1).
The Eagles placed DeJean (hamstring) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Per Fowler, DeJean sustained the hamstring injury during offseason training and is expected to miss at least three weeks. That could put DeJean on track to return for the Eagles' second preseason game against the Patriots on Aug. 15. The 2024 second-round pick out of Iowa logged seven interceptions (including three returned for touchdowns) in three collegiate seasons, and he is expected to play multiple positions on defense, per Brooks Kubena of The Athletic.
DeJean is being exposed to more than one position in the offseason, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports. Kubena further reported that Eagles pass game coordinator Christian Parker said DeJean "can handle it mentally" and might "have a home" by training camp. The 2023 All-American at Iowa played cornerback, safety and a hybrid linebacker/defensive back role during his college career.