Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean shine as Eagles beat Cowboys, earning praise from Darius Slay

Rookie cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean have positively impacted the Philadelphia Eagles' secondary, showing significant promise in their development. In the Eagles' Week 10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, both players performed impressively, with Mitchell allowing only 14 yards and DeJean recording a catch rate over expected of -22.9%. DeJean is currently ranked as the second-highest-graded cornerback in the NFL, boasting the highest coverage grade heading into Week 11. Veteran cornerback Darius Slay praised their growth, indicating confidence in the future of the team's defensive backfield.