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Eagles practice observations: Bryce Huff’s absence; cornerback and safety competitions; Cooper DeJean to the outside? - Inquirer
Bryce Huff wasn’t at practice. In fact, the defensive end hasn’t attended Eagles’ workouts this entire spring, an NFL source said. That doesn’t necessarily come as a huge surprise since he is unlikely to be part of the Eagles’ plans for 2025. General manager Howie Roseman, when asked about Huff in early February, might have said his story “is yet to be written,” but the fact that he was inactive for the Super Bowl said more about his future in Philadelphia. Huff is still under contract and is owed $16.75 million in guaranteed money this season. Workouts are voluntary, but his absence suggests it was mutually agreed upon. The Eagles don’t want him getting injured in case they can still unload him after June 1 — when it would make more fiscal sense — and he certainly doesn’t want to be where he isn’t exactly wanted.
Eagles at OTAs: 15 things we learned, from Bryce Huff’s absence to Cooper DeJean’s usage - PHLY
1. It’s sensible not to overreact to attendance during a voluntary session in May, although it’s hard to ignore Bryce Huff’s absence. He was a key player to watch considering he went from a $17 million per year signing last offseason — signed for more than Saquon Barkley — to inactive in the Super Bowl. His role on the team is uncertain this year; it’s not known if he will even be on the roster. Huff could be easier to move after June 1, although that would require an interested team. The Eagles have mandatory minicamp in two weeks. We’ll track his status leading up to that camp. This situation could be comparable to that of James Bradberry last season.
Eagles OTA practice notes: There’s certainly competition at cornerback and safety - BGN
DEPTH CHART NOTES, DEFENSE EDITION: The Eagles’ first-team defense in the first 7-on-7 period had Zack Baun and Jeremiah Trotter Jr at linebacker, Cooper DeJean at nickel cornerback, Quinyon Mitchell at left cornerback, Adoree’ Jackson at right cornerback, and Andrew Mukuba and Sydney Brown at safety. In base defense, DeJean moved to RCB with him and Mitchell as the only corners on the field. In other nickel looks, Kelee Ringo rotated in for Jackson as the top RCB. Ringo also saw time at LCB with Eli Ricks as the RCB on the second-team defense. There seems to be a very real battle for the starting CB job. At safety, Lewis Cine and Andre’ Sam separately rotated in with the first-team defense. There’s also competition there.
Will Eagles use Cooper DeJean differently in Year 2? - NBCSP
It was just a handful of snaps in an indoor practice in May. So maybe don’t get too carried away just yet. But it could be a sign of things to come. As Cooper DeJean enters...
