Philadelphia Eagles Rookie quarterback Cooper DeJean is expected to see action on the field soon after Philly announced Tuesday that he activated first year pro from the non-football injury list as Philadelphia practices together this week with New England Patriotsaccording to the team's official website.
“He's going to have some individual work today, so we'll see how he feels,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said of DeJean.
“He's progressing well and will get individual work. I don't know yet how things are with the team, but we'll see how he copes with individual tasks,” Sirianni added.
DeJean has missed participation in the Eagles training camp due to a lower body injury (hamstring) he sustained during off-season training.
While it's not certain that DeJean will be able to participate in a joint workout with the Patriots, his activation is a great sign for the Eagles as they look to help the rookie prepare for the upcoming 2024 NFL season. He was also seen walking down the field, looking healthy and ready to do some action.
DeJean is currently listed on the Eagles' limited list along with receiver Parris Campbell (groin injury), defensive end Mehki Garner (hamstring injury) and linebacker Brandon Smith (concussion).
Also out of practice Tuesday are linebacker Oren Burks (knee), tight end Grant Calcaterra (shoulder), defensive end C.J. Gardner-Johnson (shoulder) and defensive end Caden Stearns (knee).
Cooper DeJean has a chance to play in the remaining Eagles preseason games
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The Eagles are also scheduled to face the Patriots in a preseason game this Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Philadelphia is looking for another preseason win. after the victory over the Baltimore Ravens away last Friday with a score of 16-13.
After three years of playing college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, DeJean decided to turn pro and declare for the 2024 NFL Draft, where he was taken in the second round (40th overall) by the Eagles. Philadelphia traded with the Washington Commanders to acquire DeJean, sending picks 50, 53, and 161 to the NFC East.
During his time with the Hawkeyes, DeJean collected seven interceptions and 120 tackles in 30 games. He also deflected 13 passes. He was an integral part of the Iowa Football Team's stout defense in the 2023 campaign, where the Hawkeyes finished fourth in the country allowing just 14.8 points per game and fifth in allowing just 170.7 passing yards per game.