The Philadelphia Eagles have strategically moved up in the NFL Draft to select Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean with the 40th overall pick. In a significant trade with their division rival, the Washington Commanders, the Eagles acquired the 40th, 78th, and 152nd picks. In exchange, the Commanders received the 50th, 53rd, and 161st picks from the Eagles. This move has been highlighted as a strategic enhancement to the Eagles' secondary, particularly after they had already drafted Quinyon Mitchell earlier. The addition of DeJean, who allowed no touchdowns in 388 coverage snaps in 2023, is seen as a substantial boost to their defensive lineup.
The Eagles trade up with the Commanders and draft Iowa DB Cooper DeJean. "Howie Roseman, I guess, decided he needed a secondary." https://t.co/xlJHJripF5
Trade details 🚨 Washington Commanders receive picks 50, 53, and 161. We receive picks 40, 78, and 152.
The Eagles traded up to pick 40, and selected CB/S Cooper Dejean from Iowa. A guy many people had them taking at pick 22 in the first place. https://t.co/XzIoARo7M4
Eagles trade up, pick Cooper DeJean in second round of 2024 NFL draft. https://t.co/BrVDZjKm1X
Looks like the #Eagles jumped the Packers for DeJean … https://t.co/92JrND6HXh
The #Eagles moved up to pick 40 in a trade with Washington to select Iowa CB Cooper DeJean. Howie keeps loading up the secondary.
Eagles trade up to pick No. 40 and snag Cooper DeJean. 😤 https://t.co/54rfDG5ir4
The Eagles traded up to pick No. 40 to take Iowa DB Cooper DeJean https://t.co/r5wZO1bYyq
The #Eagles jumped the #Packers to get Cooper DeJean. Green Bay then traded out. NFL draft games. https://t.co/h0exrD5IcH
Wow. The Eagles traded up to 40 and drafted Cooper DeJean. He could play outside corner, nickel or safety. They just added an athletic playmaker.
Another DB to Philly. The Eagles land Cooper DeJean 🦅 https://t.co/BVicaOBvgc
Eagles select DB Cooper DeJean with the No. 40 overall pick. DeJean allowed no receiving TDs and the sixth-lowest passer rating when targeted (37.8) among CBs in 2023, per @PFF.
Eagles trade up to select Iowa DB Cooper DeJean with No. 40 overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/ounj05Gl8f
The #Eagles have doubled up on cornerbacks: One night after taking Quinyon Mitchell, Philly takes Iowa’s Cooper DeJean after trading up to No. 40. https://t.co/baMirQZeLw
With the No. 40 overall pick in the 2024 @NFLDraft, the @Eagles select Cooper DeJean! 📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN2/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/V8zqtnJZt8
The Eagles drafted both Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean 😳 https://t.co/oIoBW0fUnt
The Eagles trade both their second-rounders (50, 53) and the 161st pick to Washington so they could draft CB Cooper DeJean at No. 40. They also get the Commanders' third-rounder (78).
The #Eagles take a player many thought they would take in the first round: #Iowa DB Cooper DeJean. https://t.co/JMUgkMAVVb
With the No. 40 pick they acquired from the Commanders, the Eagles selected Iowa CB Cooper DeJean. So in the first two rounds, the Eagles draft Quinyon Mitchell and DeJean. https://t.co/Z4OluQDcsK
Division trade: Eagles trade with the Commanders to move up to 40 and grab Cooper DeJean (DB, Iowa). Washington helps Philly add to their defensive backfield. Interested to see what his true role is in the NFL.
The Eagles traded up to select Iowa CB Cooper DeJean in the NFL Draft. Eagles secondary gets stronger 🦅 https://t.co/fYSljmxrDw
#Eagles sent 50 and 53 and 161 (5th round) and get back pick Commanders pick at 40 and a third-rounder No. 78
#Eagles Get: - 40th overall pick - 3rd-rd pick (78th) - 5th-rd pick (152nd) #Commanders Get: - 50th overall pick - 53rd overall pick - 5th-rd pick (161st) https://t.co/kzslQpT3hQ
#Eagles trade both their second rounders — Nos. 50 and 53 — and a fifth rounder — No. 161 — to move up to No. 40 to select Iowa CB Cooper DeJean. A day after drafting Toledo CB Quinton Mitchell, Birds address their defensive backfield again. DeJean has some versatility and could…
And now the #Packers have traded out of No. 41, after seeing DeJean come off the board. We will have to ask Gutey later tonight if there is any correlation between trading back and DeJean going to the #Eagles at No. 40. #Saints now on the clock. https://t.co/FzkNSKOeuR
The Eagles are taking CB Cooper Dejean. Unreal.
The #Eagles are trading up and selected Iowa DB Cooper DeJean.. https://t.co/whie0DPUzz
🚨DRAFT TRADE The Washington Commanders trade their 40th pick the Philadelphia Eagles select: Iowa CB Cooper Dejean https://t.co/wrftWcqTBz
Eagles getting Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean really is something
Eagles traded up and are drafting Iowa CB Cooper DeJean at No. 40, per @AlbertBreer Eagles are beefing up their secondary 🔒 https://t.co/fNjGirktWG
🚨 The #Eagles have moved up to #40 and have drafted Iowa CB Cooper DeJean. 🚨 https://t.co/RLY2f5lUpb
Eagles are about to pimp the Packers for Cooper De Jean
Philadelphia Selects CB Cooper DeJean 40th Overall 🦅 ZERO TDs Allowed in 2023 (388 Coverage Snaps) https://t.co/yiDusrWzfL
The #Eagles now have added Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean to their secondary. The full trade: - Eagles get 40 and 78 - Commanders get 50, 53 and 161. https://t.co/h0exrD5IcH
WOW. The Philadelphia Eagles have traded up to draft CB Cooper DeJean at Pick 40. Philly has DRAMATICALLY improved their secondary in the span of 24 hours. 🦅 https://t.co/XIiq6XgpnH
CB Cooper DeJean is going to the Eagles after Philly moved up by trading with division rival Washington.
#Eagles get Cooper DeJean at No. 40. TheyCantKeepGettingAwayWithThis.GIF
Check that: Cooper DeJean gone to #Eagles at #40. #Packers on the clock.
The Eagles are taking Cooper DeJean.
Eagles trade: 50, 53, 161 Commanders trade: 40, 78
#Eagles taking Cooper DeJean.
DeJean to Eagles
And the #Eagles draft Iowa CB Cooper DeJean. https://t.co/Lf8vLVoVsq
#Eagles get Cooper DeJean
The #Eagles are trading up and are taking Iowa CB Cooper DeJean. Finally. https://t.co/NMpaitlgDe
#Eagles just traded ahead of the #Packers at #40. GB goes at 41. Cooper DeJean still available.
The Commanders traded their No. 40 pick to the Eagles.
Eagles trade: 50, 53, 161 Commanders trade: 40, 78
BREAKING: The #Commanders have traded pick 40 to the #Eagles and they are drafting CB Cooper DeJean https://t.co/uspmjtG1vx
The Eagles are taking Cooper DeJean
Source: The #Eagles are drafting Iowa CB Cooper DeJean with the 40 pick. https://t.co/dMoho15Ug7
The Eagles are on the clock — trading up to No. 40.
The Eagles traded up to 40 and took Iowa DB Cooper DeJean.
#Eagles trade up to 40 with the #Commanders.
Right now DeJean is still on the board https://t.co/8qKzEcMBO1