Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean has set social media alight with fresh dating speculation, after being photographed in a cosy appearance with Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers. This development comes just months after the 23-year-old NFL star was romantically linked to 42-year-old WWE legend Nikki Bella, seemingly pouring cold water on those earlier rumours.
From Wrestling Rings to Basketball Games
The initial connection between DeJean and Nikki Bella began last summer, when the pair were photographed together at the Eagles' training camp in Philadelphia. The speculation intensified in December when Bella attended the Eagles' victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, even sharing a video that showed her inside the team's locker room at Lincoln Financial Field. During a recent episode of WWE's Monday Night Raw, Bella playfully remarked she has 'good taste' after the crowd chanted 'Coop' at her in the ring, further fuelling the dating narrative.
A New Public Sighting
However, the landscape shifted dramatically on March 28, when DeJean was seen alongside Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers at an Iowa basketball game. The event took place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, where DeJean was supporting his alma mater. Eagle-eyed fans quickly identified Summers in the crowd, sparking immediate new dating rumours across social media platforms.
Abby Summers has gained significant recognition as one of the stars featured in the popular Netflix docuseries 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders'. A former member of the Ohio State dance team, Summers boasts an impressive social media following with 188,000 Instagram followers and a further 460,000 on TikTok. She is also the founder of the clothing brand 'Colab Collective'. The exact nature of her relationship with DeJean remains unclear following their public sighting together.
Addressing the Bella Rumours
This new development comes just one month after DeJean directly addressed the persistent rumours about his relationship with Nikki Bella. During an appearance on sports host Kay Adams' FanDuel show 'Up & Adams', DeJean found himself grilled about the speculation. As he discussed becoming a 'fun uncle' for his Eagles teammate Reed Blankenship's upcoming baby, Adams teasingly asked, 'And Aunt Nikki Bella?'
DeJean laughed off the question before responding, 'Good one. I don't know about that, she's a good friend.' When Adams read Bella's 'good taste' comment aloud, DeJean deflected with, 'Who's she talking about? She could be talking about anybody.' He did acknowledge Bella's professional accomplishments, stating, 'She is [a legend], she's amazing at what she does. She's been doing it for a long time.'
Bella's Family Focus
Meanwhile, Nikki Bella has maintained a family-oriented public stance. When questioned by the Daily Mail last month about her Valentine's Day plans, she revealed, 'You know I'm doing it with my son. So we'll be either building Legos, riding trains or doing something fun.' Her sister and WWE tag-team partner Brie Bella added, 'We always make it a family event. We always take the kids out, we do something really cute.'
The contrasting narratives have created a whirlwind of speculation among fans and sports commentators alike. While DeJean's appearance with Abby Summers suggests a potential new romantic interest, his previous connections to Nikki Bella and their public interactions continue to fuel discussion about the true nature of their relationship. As both stars navigate their high-profile careers in professional sports and entertainment, their personal lives remain under intense public scrutiny.
