The Philadelphia Eagles are entering a season filled with uncertainty in the safety position following the trade of C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans. This pivotal shift has paved the way for a fierce competition to determine who will start opposite Reed Blankenship. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio highlighted the contest involving Sydney Brown, rookie Andrew Mukuba, and Tristin McCollum. Recently, he mentioned Cooper DeJean as a notable contender in this battle.