Cooper DeJean: Eagles' Underpaid Star

0:00From NFL coverage, this is your March 20th update. Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper Dejean is making waves as the team's most underpaid player, according to a recent Bleacher Report analysis by Brad Gagnon. The 2024 second round pick has starred in the secondary alongside first-rounder Quinion Mitchell, helping anchor one of the league's top, Units. Gagnon pointed out the pay gap, noting Mitchell's cap hit jumps to $4 million in 2026, while Dejean stays at just 2.5 million dollars that year. Dejean signed a four-year rookie contract worth $9,200,000, keeping him locked in through the 2027. Season. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this, especially as young stars like Dejean outperform their early deals in today's fast-changing NFL landscape. Discussions around fairness and pay are heating up, but the Eagles front-off is benefits from his team-first attitude and structured contract. Looking ahead, Dejean's trajectory suggests the team will need to pony up big and free

1:02agency come 2028, but for now, it's a good. Problem-hitting, unaffordable talent like him fuels long-term success. The Eagles can savor his contributions without immediate worry, as this setup keeps their roster humming smoothly into the future.