Cooper DeJean, the 22-year-old cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, attracted attention over dating speculation involving WWE star Nikki Bella after being seen departing a Super Bowl party on Saturday accompanied by an unknown woman. Although rumors have connected DeJean and Bella for months, the woman seen with him was not Bella.
A video shared by New York Post Sports showed DeJean dressed head-to-toe in black, including a leather jacket and matching pants, walking alongside the woman who appeared to support him as they left the event.
Background on Cooper DeJean and Nikki Bella Relationship Speculation
The rumors linking Cooper DeJean and Nikki Bella began last summer when the WWE superstar visited the Eagles’ training camp and was spotted with the NFL player. Interest intensified after Bella attended an Eagles game against the Las Vegas Raiders during Week 14 and was later photographed inside the Eagles locker room near DeJean’s assigned area.
Neither Cooper DeJean nor Nikki Bella has confirmed or denied their relationship status. Meanwhile, DeJean’s recent appearance with another woman ahead of the Super Bowl has drawn further curiosity. In the same season, the Philadelphia Eagles reached the playoffs but were eliminated in the wild-card round by the San Francisco 49ers.
Nikki Bella Discusses Valentine’s Day Plans and Fan Reactions
When asked about her Valentine’s Day plans by the Daily Mail, Nikki Bella revealed she intended to spend the day with her son.
“You know I’m doing it with my son,” Bella said. “So we’ll be either building Legos, riding trains or doing something fun.”
On February 2, Nikki joined her sister Brie Bella at the Philadelphia Xfinity Mobile Arena, where fans loudly chanted “Coop” while they were in the ring. Initially, Nikki thought the crowd was booing, but Brie clarified the chant’s meaning, prompting an amused reaction from Nikki.
“Can you blame a girl for having good taste? I mean, Pro Bowl, baby,” she said.
DeJean Responds to Nikki Bella’s Comments and Relationship Status Update
Two days after Bella’s response to the fans, Cooper DeJean addressed the situation during an interview at SiriusXM’s Media Row.
“It was crazy to kind of see that,” he said. “I don’t know. i didn’t really expect that. Obviously it was in Philly, so…”
Earlier, in December, Nikki Bella discussed her current relationship status on the Nikki & Brie Show, revealing a period of intimacy absence and emotional distance.
had intimacy in a really long time, [or even thought] of kissing.
Implications of the Developing Story in Philadelphia and Beyond
The ongoing speculation surrounding Cooper DeJean and Nikki Bella highlights the intense public interest in both the NFL and WWE personalities. While DeJean’s association with the mystery woman adds complexity to the rumors, Bella’s openness about her personal life and Valentine’s Day choices provides insight into her current priorities. Philadelphia Eagles fans will be watching closely as the next NFL season approaches, while followers of Bella’s career remain attentive to any updates on her relationship status.
As the offseason progresses, any confirmations or denials from either party could shape future narratives in both sports entertainment and professional football circles.
EXCLUSIVE | Cooper DeJean left a Super Bowl party on Saturday night hand-in-hand with a woman — but it wasn’t WWE superstar Nikki Bella.
Read more: https://t.co/pjsvZ0teHJ pic.twitter.com/aHCxRMYqWE
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) February 8, 2026
Brie Bella: "I actually think they're saying Coop"
Nikki Bella: "Can you blame a girl for having good taste?" pic.twitter.com/2L6SOsF3kl
— Nick Piccone (@_piccone) February 3, 2026
