New York Giants corner Greg Newsome II didn’t exactly keep his praise in the family during a recent press conference.
“Yeah, I think, man, like I said, I think we got the best cornerback room in the league when you talk about depth and just guys having the ability to play. I feel like all of us can be out there Week 1 and play at a very elite level.”
That’s a bold line for any defender to throw out, especially when the Philadelphia Eagles exist. Because when people talk about the NFL’s best cornerback room, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean are the names that come to mind first.
The numbers from 2025 make the case pretty quickly.
Mitchell closed the 2025 campaign with 45 tackles, 17 pass deflections, and one fumble recovery in 16 games. He gave up a completion percentage of 44.3% and a passer rating of 64.3.
DeJean put together 93 tackles, 16 pass deflections, four tackles for loss, two interceptions, one forced fumble, and one quarterback hit in 16 games. He allowed a completion percentage of 60.5% and a passer rating of 76.5.
Both players were Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections, which only strengthens the argument that Philadelphia has the league’s top cornerback duo.
And the fit is part of what makes it work. Mitchell is the shutdown presence, the guy who helps keep big plays off the board. DeJean brings the versatility, handling work in the box while also covering slot receivers.
There’s more in that room too. Riq Woolen is now there, fresh off a Super Bowl title win with the Seattle Seahawks. At 6-foot-4, he brings a size element that makes him tough to target near the goal line.
So yes, Newsome was trying to lift up his own group. That part makes sense. But calling his room the best in the NFL is a stretch when the Eagles have a tandem like Mitchell and DeJean - and more talent behind them as well.
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