Eagles Cornerback Woes Deepen as DeJean Faces Potential Position Change

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, the Philadelphia Eagles are facing growing concerns about their cornerback depth. According to the reports, the team's defensive coordinator, Vic Fangio, may not have the luxury of keeping Cooper DeJean in a flexible nickel role, as the team may need to move him to outside cornerback.

DeJean, who was drafted as a cornerback, has been playing primarily in the nickel position during training camp. However, with the team's other cornerback options struggling, Fangio may need to shift DeJean to the outside to shore up the secondary. Rookie cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett and Kelee Ringo have both had their share of difficulties in joint practices with the Cleveland Browns, raising questions about their readiness to start.

Adding to the Eagles' woes, star edge rusher Myles Garrett of the Browns has been dominating the team's offensive tackles, including Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, during the joint practices. Garrett's ability to consistently pressure the quarterback could pose a significant challenge for the Eagles' offense in the upcoming season.

Despite these concerns, the Eagles remain the favorites to win the NFC East and are considered legitimate contenders for the Super Bowl. However, the team's ability to address the cornerback position and find ways to neutralize Garrett's impact will be crucial to their success in the 2025 campaign.