On Tuesday, Cooper DeJean was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career.
On Wednesday, Cooper DeJean was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career.
More from the official NFL announcement:
DeJean recorded four tackles, a career-high four passes defensed and an interception in Philadelphia’s 29-18 win at Washington. He is one-of-two players in the NFL – and the only player in the NFC – to record at least four tackles, four passes defensed and an interception in a game this season, joining Joey Porter Jr. (Week 9).
DeJean was targeted 10 times during the Eagles’ Week 16 win over the Commanders, according to Pro Football Focus charting. He allowed just four receptions for 32 yards while notching two pass deflections and one pick. Washington’s passer rating when targeting DeJean was just 9.2.
This news marks the fourth time an Eagles player has been recognized as Player of the Week this season. The three previous instances:
- Jordan Davis was NFC Special Teams Player of the Week in Week 3
- Quinyon Mitchell was NFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 4
- Jordan Davis was NFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 11
DeJean has been pretty great ever since he made his Eagles debut last year. Now he’s getting some more well-deserved national recognition.
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