Fans hoping to see more of 2024 second-round draft pick Cooper DeJean will have to wait a while longer. DeJean’s role going forward? Just that — the backup to Maddox at the nickel spot, Fangio said. “For the first week, he was starting as the ...

The second-round draft pick is stringing together good practices, according to head coach Nick Sirianni, and could be ready to man the slot against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Eagles' other rookies have learned their lessons both on and off the field. Some have shown promise right away like edge rusher Jalyx Hunt, a third-round pick. Others have had a rough time, such as fifth-round pick Ainias Smith, a wide receiver.

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio found himself on the defensive Thursday, pressed about some of the issues the Birds have had on that side of the ball. The Eagles have

When Saquon Barkley dropped what looked like a can’t-miss first down on third-and-three with a little under two minutes left to play in the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, it placed the ball firmly in Vic Fangio’s court to secure the W in the home opener.