Cooper DeJean looks forward to facing A.J. Brown in joint practices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean expressed his eagerness to compete against former teammate A.J. Brown of the New England Patriots. During an interview at Fanatics Fest, DeJean noted their limited encounters in practice and anticipated a competitive atmosphere during the upcoming back-to-back joint practices on August 19 and 20. This marks the first occasion for DeJean to face Brown after his trade from the Eagles to the Patriots in June. Following these practices, the teams will meet again for a Week 2 preseason matchup.
- •Cooper DeJean is an All-Pro cornerback for the Eagles.
- •He looks forward to battling A.J. Brown during joint practices.
- •The joint practices are scheduled for August 19 and 20.
- •A.J. Brown was traded to the Patriots in June.
- •The teams will meet again in the preseason.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots Fans Will Love Cooper DeJean’s A.J. Brown Admission
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Cooper DeJean admittedly wants to face former teammate A.J. Brown
"Philadelphia Eagles corner Cooper DeJean would love to match up against a certain New England Patriots wide receiver. DeJean spoke at the Exciting Mics forum at Fanatics Fan Fest over the weekend and talked about one receiver you would like to match up against.If you’re looking for an answer, it is one of his former […] The post Patriots Fans Will Love Cooper DeJean’s A.J. Brown Admission appeared first on HEAVY.
"Eagles All-Pro corner Cooper DeJean would "love" to face his former teammate, Patriots receiver A.J. Brown.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:01 AMPatriots Fans Will Love Cooper DeJean’s A.J. Brown Admission
Philadelphia Eagles corner Cooper DeJean would love to match up against a certain New England Patriots wide receiver. DeJean spoke at the Exciting Mics forum at Fanatics Fan Fest over the weekend and talked about one receiver you would like to match up against.If you’re looking for an answer, it is one of his former […] The post Patriots Fans Will Love Cooper DeJean’s A.J. Brown Admission appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 10:23 PMCooper DeJean admittedly wants to face former teammate A.J. Brown
Eagles All-Pro corner Cooper DeJean would "love" to face his former teammate, Patriots receiver A.J. Brown.
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