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SI Ranks Eagles' Mitchell, DeJean #1; Texans' Cornerbacks at Risk

7/7/2026

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Sports Illustrated ranked Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and safety Cooper DeJean No. 1.
Texans cornerbacks Derek Stingley Jr. (14 interceptions in three seasons) and Kamari Lassiter (seven interceptions since 2024) placed second.
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (four-year, $124 million extension) and cornerback Jaylen Watson (three-year, $51 million deal) earned fourth place.
Analysts warn Houston may struggle to keep both All-Pro cornerbacks as contracts rise over the next two years.

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Sports Illustrated ranked Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and safety Cooper DeJean No. 1.
Texans cornerbacks Derek Stingley Jr. (14 interceptions in three seasons) and Kamari Lassiter (seven interceptions since 2024) placed second.
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie (four-year, $124 million extension) and cornerback Jaylen Watson (three-year, $51 million deal) earned fourth place.
Analysts warn Houston may struggle to keep both All-Pro cornerbacks as contracts rise over the next two years.