Vic Fangio Reveals Shocking Reason Behind His Praise for Eagles Defender

Ever notice how some coaches just can’t help but shout out their unsung heroes? Vic Fangio’s recent praise for Eagles nickel cornerback Cooper DeJean had me thinking—what makes a player so darn indispensable that a defensive mastermind won’t even entertain moving him around the field? After watching Philly’s Week 8 revenge show against the Giants, it’s clear Fangio isn’t just throwing compliments around. DeJean’s versatility from his Iowa days is impressive, sure, but his impact so far this season—surpassing last year’s tackles and holding steady with passes defended—is downright remarkable. So, is it really about keeping the perfect puzzle piece locked in place, or is Fangio simply recognizing a football savant whose talents defy easy categorization? Either way, keeping DeJean steady seems like the Eagles’ secret weapon, and I, for one, can’t wait to see if this season ends with another jaw-dropping play worthy of Super Bowl lore.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 29: Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. — (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Eagles gave an outstanding performance in Week 8 when they got revenge on the New York Giants.

After consecutive impressive games by their defense, coordinator Vic Fangio had a lot of positive things to say about one member of his secondary.

“Vic Fangio says Cooper DeJean is a ‘d*** good’ nickel cornerback. One of the best in the NFL. So he does not want to take one of the best at a position and put him in another position, outside CB. He says they have talked about it but they don’t want to do it. Vic said Cooper could also play safety. Just a good football player,” John Clark wrote on X.

Vic Fangio says Cooper DeJean is a “damn good” nickel CB. One of the best in the NFL. So he does not want to take one of The Best at a position and put him in another position, outside CB. He says they have talked about it but They don’t want to do it. Vic said Cooper could also… pic.twitter.com/ibsc7Y7FR3

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) October 28, 2025

DeJean showed plenty of versatility in college at Iowa, but he has been so good in his role for the Eagles that it makes sense Fangio doesn’t want to disrupt it.

The defensive back has surpassed last season’s total with 52 combined tackles and equaled it with six passes defended already, and even though he could be capable of more, there simply isn’t a need for it at the moment.

The Philadelphia secondary has been healthy and productive so far, as Reed Blankenship and Andrew Mukuba have excelled at safety and have played every game.

Quinyon Mitchell, Kelee Ringo and Adoree Jackson have been productive at corner as well, and unless something unexpected happens, there is no reason for DeJean to have more on his plate.

Fans can only hope this season wraps up like last one did, with DeJean scoring a defensive touchdown in a Super Bowl victory.

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