Salley Carson disclosed that she reached out to Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, even though rumors have been circulating about him dating WWE star Nikki Bella. The speculation surrounding DeJean and Bella remains unconfirmed as neither has publicly responded to the dating chatter.
On the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, Carson admitted,
“I just slid into Cooper DeJean’s (DMs),”
sharing her direct approach toward the athlete.
She also confronted DeJean about the dating rumors by sending him an article and asking, “Are you dating her?” Though Carson did not reveal his answer, she mentioned knowing DeJean for quite some time, possessing his phone number, and thinking that “he’s so cute.”
Following an Instagram interaction where Carson liked one of DeJean’s photos and he responded by liking three of hers, their conversation began in earnest. Carson explained,
“Then I went to his page (and thought), ‘Oh, he’s super cute. I was like, ‘Maybe he’s into older women if he’s dating her.’ Then I liked his photo and he liked three of mine. Then I DM’d him.”
Although Carson has not met DeJean face-to-face, she expressed interest in doing so, conditional upon him not being involved with Nikki Bella. She stated,
“I would love to meet him if he’s not dating her. There’s all these articles that they are dating but he in all of his interviews is saying ‘no.’”
Carson has a background in reality television, having appeared on shows such as The Bachelor, Southern Charm, and Southern Hospitality.
Cooper DeJean Shares His Celebrity Crushes Amid Ongoing Rumors
On February 6, Cooper DeJean disclosed his two celebrity crushes during an appearance on the “Exciting Mics” podcast. He named Sydney Sweeney and Tate McRae, commenting,
“Can I throw out a couple? Sydney Sweeney. I don’t know, Puka already sounds like he already shot his shot with her. And Tate McRae.”
Less than a week after sharing these crushes, DeJean was spotted leaving a Super Bowl party with a mystery brunette, adding fuel to the curiosity about his relationship status.
Context and Implications of the Rumors
The rumors linking Cooper DeJean and Nikki Bella have drawn attention largely because of their high profiles in sports and entertainment. While Bella is well-known in WWE circles and DeJean for his performance with the Philadelphia Eagles, neither has officially confirmed a romantic relationship. Carson’s public acknowledgment of her interest in DeJean amidst these reports adds another layer to the ongoing speculation.
As the NFL season progresses, Cooper DeJean’s personal life continues to garner interest alongside his athletic pursuits. Fans of the Eagles and followers of celebrity news will likely watch for further developments to clarify his dating situation, especially with voices like Carson openly sharing their perspectives.
