Cooper DeJean vs. Troy Franklin: The matchup that could shape Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles v Tampa Bay Buccaneers - NFL 2025 | Logan Bowles/GettyImagesThe Eagles didn’t draft Cooper DeJean to be just another corner -- they drafted him to erase space, erase options, and erase comfort for opposing signal-callers.

In Week 5 against Denver, his value comes into sharper focus than ever, with Troy Franklin emerging as a key part of Denver’s aerial attack.

Breaking down the critical matchup between DeJean and Franklin

While Cortland Sutton remains the high-volume No. 1, Franklin is second on the team in targets and has quickly carved out a role as the vertical and rhythm-based weapon Sean Payton likes to scheme into open grass. DeJean will be asked to erase that comfort.

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