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Training Camp is officially underway for the majority of teams around the NFL, an exciting time of year for fans and players alike.
This is an opportunity for fans to see their favorite teams in action, hoping to get a glimpse of what the roster will look like in the new year.
For the players, it is a chance for them to get back into season shape, and to make sure they are in a good rhythm with their teammates.
It is also a great time for rookies to get used to the NFL, and ask questions of veterans to ensure they are ready for their latest promotion.
While rookies like Cooper DeJean were excited to get started, he’ll be sidelined for at least three weeks, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Fowler indicated that DeJean has a hamstring injury, and the Philadelphia Eagles are taking the necessary precautions for a player that many around the league are excited about.
#Eagles DB Cooper DeJean will begin camp on NFI and will be sidelined sidelined three weeks with a hamstring injury suffered when he was caught in an awkward position during offseason training, per league source. It is unrelated to any prior injury. The Eagles are confident in a…
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) July 23, 2024
DeJean was expected to be a first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, so it was a bit surprising to fans to see that he fell to the second round.
The Eagles took full advantage of his draft capital, and hope he can be a key contributor when he gets back to full health.
After their secondary struggles down the stretch in 2023, the Eagles need some spark plugs on the defensive side of the ball.
Can they get the necessary production out of DeJean and his teammates down the stretch?
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