Eagles Activate Rookie Cooper DeJean Ahead of Joint Practice with Patriots
- Cooper DeJean, former University of Iowa defensive back, was activated for Eagles training camp.
- He was previously placed on the NFI list due to a hamstring injury in late July.
- DeJean's return marks a significant development in the Philadelphia Eagles' training camp.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Eagles have activated rookie second-round pick Cooper DeJean from the non-football injury list as the team prepares for a joint practice with the New England Patriots. This marks DeJean's first active participation in Eagles training camp after being sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained before camp began in late July. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni provided an update on DeJean's status, indicating that the rookie will engage in individual drills during practice to assess his readiness. "He's progressing nicely and will get some individual work," Sirianni stated, though he noted that it remains uncertain when DeJean will participate in team activities. For the past three weeks, DeJean has been limited to observing from the sidelines, focusing on mental preparation while recovering from his injury. DeJean is not alone in facing injury challenges within the Eagles' secondary. Starting safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is dealing with a shoulder issue, while safety Mehki Garner has also been hurt. Additionally, Sydney Brown began camp on the physically unable-to-perform list as he continues to recover from a torn ACL suffered last season. While it is unclear if DeJean will play in the upcoming preseason game against the Patriots, his current focus is on regaining physical readiness. Sirianni emphasized the importance of DeJean taking advantage of every opportunity to catch up on team reps and development as he works back into form.