Cooper DeJean: Eagles' Cheap Star

NFL stories making news on March 21st.

Bleacher Report Analyst Brad Gagnon just named Cooper Dijon the Philadelphia Eagles

most underpaid player heading into next season. The young cornerback will cost the team only

$2.5 million, a real bargain for his talent level. Dijon put up standout numbers as a rookie last

year, including two interceptions, 16 passes defended, 64 solo tackles, four tackles for,

loss, and one quarterback hit. Those stats helped him shine on defense right out of the gate.

Fans and analysts are buzzing about his quick rise, especially since he earned his first

pro ball nod and all pro honors. For the Eagles, who finished 11 and 6 won the NFC East,

but fell to the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs, Dijon became a key bright spot.

Looking ahead, his rookie contract gives the Eagles a window to build around him cheaply

before he hits free agency, and likely commands a huge payday.

The team knows they need to capitalize now. With Dijon locked in at a low price,

the Eagles look poised for a strong rebound, and all eyes will be on how far they push in the coming