In sports, some players are overpaid and some are underpaid. That’s just the way it is.
When it comes to the [Philadelphia Eagles](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/philadelphia-eagles), it just so happens that their most underpaid player also happens to be one of their best players.
Cooper DeJean named Eagles' most underpaid player
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All-Pro cornerback Cooper DeJean was recently named Philadelphia’s most underpaid player by [Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25408755-every-nfl-teams-most-underpaid-player-following-peak-2026-free-agency).
DeJean, who was named First-team All Pro after the 2025 season, is entering the third year of the 4-year, $9.28 million rookie contract he signed with the Eagles in 2024.
From Gagnon:
> _“The team's top two draft picks from 2024—Quinyon Mitchell and DeJean—have both become stars in the Philadelphia secondary. Mitchell is the higher pick and was probably a slightly more impactful player in 2025, but he'll cost the organization $4.0 million in '26 compared to just $2.5 million for DeJean."_
While DeJean might be Philly’s most underpaid player for the ’26 season, that won’t be the case for long. DeJean will be eligible for an extension – and a raise – next offseason, and he’s virtually guaranteed to get one from the Eagles given the productive play that he’s turned in over his first two seasons in the league.
_This story will be updated._
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