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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Why this Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl hero was at the nearby Chesapeake Inn
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean made a name for himself with a standout pick-six touchdown during Super Bowl LIX. Off the field, he appears to be developing a new set of skills. In a 28-second clip posted on TikTok by the Chesapeake Inn, the Super Bowl hero is seen learning the ropes behind the bar. Advertisement DeJean, sporting an Eagles cap, stands beside a bartender—also repping the Birds—as she walks him through the restaurant's point-of-sale system. DeJean watches closely, studying the screen with the focus of a player reviewing game film. Gianmarco Martuscelli and Cooper DeJean at the Chesapeake Inn. DeJean, along with Philadelphia Eagles players AJ Dillon and Thomas Booker attended a fundraiser benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation at the Chesapeake Inn on May 23, 2025. DeJean, along with fellow Eagles AJ Dillon and defensive lineman Thomas Booker, visited the waterfront restaurant in Chesapeake City, Maryland, on May 23 for a fundraiser benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation. The "Evening On The Bay" celebration hosted the players to raise money for the Eagles' Autism Foundation. The $800-a-head event gave fans a chance to mingle with the champs, snap photos and support a great cause. Advertisement 'We raised a lot of money—probably close to $20,000, maybe more,' said Gianmarco Martuscelli, whose family owns the Chesapeake Inn, along with Delaware favorites Klondike Kate's and La Casa Pasta. DeJean was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft, a cornerback out of Iowa University. He finished fourth in the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year race after a stellar season, capped by the interception in one of the Super Bowl's defining moments. Dillon signed with the Eagles this offseason on a 1-year deal, $1.3 million deal after 5 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. The running back experienced a neck stinger at an August 2024 training camp practice, and missed the the 2024 NFL season. He's expected to battle for the Eagles' backup running back spot with 2024 5th-round pick Will Shipley this spring. Booker IV signed with the Eagles' practice squad in August of 2023, a 2022 fifth-round pick by the Houston Texans out of Stanford University. Booker finished last year with 18 tackles and a sack, and is expected to have a larger role this season after the team's offseason departures on the defensive line. Advertisement After the event wrapped, Martuscelli invited the players downstairs to the restaurant's Tiki bar—a bit of a house tradition, he explained. 'When someone famous or popular is here, they usually hop behind the bar to hand out drinks or food,' he said. DeJean and the others embraced the moment, spending nearly two hours signing autographs, posing for selfies, pouring drinks and handing out pizza. 'It was amazing,' Martuscelli said. 'People were going crazy.' What is the Eagles Autism Foundation? The Eagles' Autism Foundation was founded in September of 2019. Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie has long been an advocate for the autism community, with his brother, Peter, diagnosed with the disease at the age of 6. Advertisement The organization hosts multiple events every year to raise money for autism research and care, the largest being the Eagles Autism Challenge. At the May 17th event, thousands of fans signed up for the 30 mile bike ride, 5K and sensory walk. It raised over $10 million, with Eagles players Jalen Hurts, Brandon Graham and others participating. In recent years, the organization built a "sensory room" at Lincoln Financial Field. Fans with sensory sensitivities can visit the room during games to receive a quiet break from the noise and volatility of games at "The Linc". How Can I Donate? Donations to the Eagles' Autism Foundation can be made online, where you can keep track of more events hosted by the organization, such as their "radiothon" with local Philadelphia sports radio stations. Advertisement You can contact staff reporter Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@ Adam Denn can be reached at Addenn@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Eagles star Cooper DeJean tends bar at Chesapeake Inn fundraiser
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles are planning to play Cooper DeJean everywhere in Vic Fangio's defense
Eagles are planning to play Cooper DeJean everywhere in Vic Fangio's defense Vic Fangio said, "I really like him as the nickel" when asked about what position Cooper DeJean will play for the Eagles in 2025, but the second-year DB lined up everywhere on Day 2 of OTAs Cooper DeJean was a primary reason the Eagles only lost one game after the Week 5 bye, and the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist is already one of the most versatile defenders in the NFL. After Philadelphia saw Darius Slay (Steelers), Isaiah Rodgers (Vikings), Avonte Maddox (Lions), and James Bradberry (UFA) all exit, there was talk of DeJean moving to the outside cornerback spot opposite Quinyon Mitchell. Back in April, before the NFL draft, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was a special guest of the Phillies and watched Philadelphia defeat Colorado 4-1 to remain in first place. During a brief conversation with John Clark of NBC Sports, Fangio was asked about a potential position switch for DeJean, and shot that idea down. 'I really like him as the nickel. I'd like to see him stay at nickel. He plays it very well. He's got good size in there. I think he enjoys playing in that position.' The news means Kelee Ringo, Adoree' Jackson, and Eli Ricks will be among the early contenders to win a competition. On Wednesday, during Day 1 of the Eagles' OTAs, DeJean lined up at multiple positions and confirmed after the practice that he'll see action all over the field. We can confirm that DeJean took snaps at all three cornerback spots, as well as snaps at safety on Wednesday. DeJean logged 51 tackles (38 solo) as a rookie, including 0.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and three fumble recoveries across 16 regular-season games in 2024. DeJean's biggest and best moment came in Super Bowl LIX against the Chiefs, when he picked off Patrick Mahomes for a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown on his birthday.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
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Cooper DeJean shows he's still got it by hammering home an alley-oop from Saquon Barkley
The Eagles value athleticism in their draft picks, and guys who played multiple sports in high school are always coveted on the big board. Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Giles Jackson, Cameron Williams, Lane Johnson, and DeVonta Smith are among the former Birds who have succeeded on the basketball court. With Nick Sirianni looking to change the pace on a Friday, Philadelphia players rode to the storied Palestra for team building on the basketball court. DeJean competed in multiple sports throughout his childhood — mainly baseball, basketball, and football. Basketball was his first love, and he quickly became one of the best AAU players in the state. Advertisement DeJean returned in time and hammered home a nasty dunk off the alley-oop from Saquon Barkley. It's not just hoops. As a senior in high school, DeJean was an Iowa Class 2A Track and Field State Champion in the 100-meter dash and long jump. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Saquon Barkley tossed Cooper DeJean an alley-oop at the Palestra
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cooper DeJean shows he's still got it by hammering home an alley-oop from Saquon Barkley
Cooper DeJean shows he's still got it by hammering home an alley-oop from Saquon Barkley Philadelphia has legit former hoopers on the roster, and Cooper DeJean showed off his skills by throwing down an alley-oop from Saquon Barkley The Eagles value athleticism in their draft picks, and guys who played multiple sports in high school are always coveted on the big board. Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Giles Jackson, Cameron Williams, Lane Johnson, and DeVonta Smith are among the former Birds who have succeeded on the basketball court. With Nick Sirianni looking to change the pace on a Friday, Philadelphia players rode to the storied Palestra for team building on the basketball court. DeJean competed in multiple sports throughout his childhood — mainly baseball, basketball, and football. Basketball was his first love, and he quickly became one of the best AAU players in the state. DeJean returned in time and hammered home a nasty dunk off the alley-oop from Saquon Barkley. It's not just hoops. As a senior in high school, DeJean was an Iowa Class 2A Track and Field State Champion in the 100-meter dash and long jump.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
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Saquon Barkley boldly claims that 2024 Eagles were 'a top-5 team of all time'
We're only a few months removed from the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant Super Bowl win to close out the 2024-2025 season. But it's been long enough for Eagles running back Saquon Barkley to make some bold claims about last season's team. On an episode of "Exciting Mics" — a podcast co-hosted by Barkley's Eagles teammates Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship — released on Thursday, Barkley told the defensive backs that he believed last year's team should be valued as one of the best teams all-time. "I firmly believe when you look at our team that we had last year, I think we're a top-five team of all time. And I tell my boys this all the time. Like if you really look at the season, outside the first four games, it was belt to a**," Barkley said. "How dominant you guys were on defense, and how dominant we were on offensive and special teams — people don't realize how great of a team that actually was." "We were working together," Blankenship chimed in. "After the bye week, we just bought in." Barkley agreed, and added, "When you have the talent and skill that we have in our team, mixed with the coaches, we all play together like how we played, teams really stood no chance." Saquon Barkley on the 2024 Eagles'I firmly believe when you look at our team that we had last year…I think we're a top-five team of all time.' — Exciting Mics (@excitingmics) May 22, 2025 Barkley, DeJean and Blankenship are obviously going to be a bit biased when it comes to the Eagles. But does Barkley's claim hold water? Barkley's key caveat — "outside the first four games" — is kind of a hard one to overlook. The Eagles lost two of their first four games of the year; their two victories were only one-score wins. After a bye week in Week 5, Philadelphia went on a much better run, going 12-1, before cruising through four playoff games to win the Super Bowl. But to ignore those first low-scoring games feels like a major oversight. Otherwise, when looking at the season-long stats, the 2024-25 Philadelphia Eagles were an excellent team — especially, as Barkley noted, on defense. The Eagles were arguably the best defense in the league last year, allowing by far the fewest yards (4,732), the fewest offensive plays (999) and the fewest passing yards allowed (2,961), per Pro Football Reference. Opposing teams averaged only 4.7 yards per play, and only one team allowed fewer points (the Chargers, who allowed two fewer points in total). Philadelphia's offense was also incredibly strong, though less so comparatively than its defense. The Eagles had one of the best scoring offenses in the league, but were seventh in key offensive stats like total points and points per game. Philadelphia was top 10 in most of the special teams stats as well. But calling the team an all-time great might be a little bit too strong. Even on defense, Philadelphia's strongest area, the '24-25 Eagles don't quite measure up to some of the greatest defensive teams in the NFL's history. Last season, Philadelphia had a DVOA (defense-adjusted value over average) of 21.3%, per Joseph Acosta of SB Nation. That number, per Acosta, is lower than some of the top Super Bowl-winning teams of the past two decades, including the 2004 New England Patriots, 2013 Seattle Seahawks and 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Those teams (two Tom Brady-led squads, and the Seahawks at the peak of the Legion of Boom era) alone are hard for the 2024 Eagles to square up against — and that's not including all of the legendary teams that came before the turn of the century. With that said, last season's Philadelphia team was a great, cohesive squad — enough that the organization is sticking with most of its biggest pieces. Barkley got a massive extension that can keep him in Philadelphia potentially through 2028; Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni just agreed to a multi-year extension of his own. Now, Barkley and the team will just have to try and replicate that success next season.
