They were previously spotted together at Iowa’s Elite Eight showdown against Illinois at the Toyota Center in Houston in March. Per an X post of SportsDay Commander, 

“Eagles CB Cooper DeJean appears to be dating a Cowboys cheerleader.”

The former Ohio State dance team member and a cast member of Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders has already built a strong following of her own.

Now, her rumored connection to Cooper DeJean has brought her a wider fan following, though some Cowboys Cheerleaders fans may have mixed feelings about the reported relationship. 

Summers’ recent TikTok video featuring her and DeJean getting ready together for the Kentucky Derby all but confirmed their relationship for the viewers.

They also appeared together on the red carpet at Churchill Downs, according to a SportsDay Writer via the Dallas News.  

DeJean, meanwhile, has been one of the NFL’s fastest-rising young stars since being selected in the second round out of Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2024 NFL draft.

Fresh off a breakout 2025 season, where he helped the team win Super Bowl LIX as a rookie, Cooper DeJean stacked up Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors with 93 tackles (64 solo), 16 passes defended and two interceptions.

While neither Summers nor DeJean has publicly confirmed the relationship, their recent appearances together continue to draw attention across the league.

Can Cowboys Cheerleaders Date NFL Players? 

The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders (DCC) must sign a non-fraternization contract (a standard for most NFL teams) with the players, which includes prohibiting them from contacting or dating them, according to Sonia Gaudioso, via Marca.com.  

But the rules do not restrict the cheerleaders from dating players of other teams. And this would not be the first romance involving a DCC member and a player from a rival team. 

Zoë York, a veteran DCC, married Cincinnati Bengals Kicker Cade York in July 2025, after they went viral for a sweet moment on live TV during a December 2024 game, as noted by Andrew Holleran of TheSpun.

Back in 2011, former Buffalo Bills WR David Nelson celebrated a touchdown against the Cowboys by running across the field.

He handed the ball to his then-girlfriend, Kelsi Reich, before sharing a hug with her on the sidelines, according to Kevin Nogle of ThePhinsider.

So, if the rumors surrounding Abby Summers and Cooper DeJean are true, they would simply be adding another chapter to the NFL’s history of rival-team romances. 

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However, for ESPN’s NFL analyst Peter Schrager, there are two standouts of the lot – S Caleb Downs and DC Christian Parker.

“Caleb Downs and Christian Parker are the biggest additions to [the Dallas Cowboys] this offseason,” said Schrager.

The Cowboys struggled badly in 2025, allowing 30.1 points per game, and Downs was brought in to provide that added stability. With Downs, Dallas gets a premier young safety who is a Jim Thorpe award winner and is highly touted for his versatility and football IQ.

Parker, on the other hand, will serve as the defensive coordinator. Poached from rivals Philadelphia Eagles, he is expected to help Dallas become a Super Bowl contender.

Dallas finished last in points allowed last season so the picks make sense. Parker is now entrusted with curating the defense specifically to Dallas’ needs.

As a matter of fact, Parker is already impressed with Downs.

Parker Praises Downs For His Ability To “Show Up”

Rookie DB Caleb Downs is arguably one of the most exciting players on the Dallas roster. He has the potential to become an All-Pro and a foundational player for years to come. His skills are well suited for Christian Parker’s variation of the Cowboys defense.

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Parker had a chance to see what the safety was all about in the rookie minicamp and was impressed.

“He’s the same guy we saw on tape. He’s just an intentional person – consistent, really… I think a guy like Caleb, he’s a natural football player. He’s one of those first picks in the school yard, you know? He’s gonna have natural versatility, and [it’s] just a matter of what he can handle mentally, and how we fit everything together,” said Parker during the rookie minicamp.

With Parker guiding him, the sky is the limit for Downs. After all, Parker comes from the legendary Vic Fangio lineage, who last won the NFL in 2024.

At present, Dallas is on track to get their defense up and running. And thanks to his personal pre-draft research, Downs already has some ideas about how Parker intends to use the Cowboys’ secondary.

As Parker puts it, Ohio State coaches Tim Walton (secondary coach) and Matt Guerrieri (safety coach) visited Philadelphia to borrow some ideas from what the  Eagles were doing.

The Dallas DC stated that while there were differences in the Eagles’ play style, the systems themselves had similarities. So, the techniques and ideology imparted wouldn’t be totally unfamiliar to Downs.

Naturally, now all the Cowboys fans are waiting with bated breath to see what magic these two new additions bring to the field this season.

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“Celebrating every mom, of all kinds, all week long,” Ramos wrote in her Instagram post on May 5. “Grateful for the one that raised me, the amazing moms that surround me and pour into my family, and, most importantly, getting to be my sweet, fearless, beautiful babies’ mama. A blessing I’ll never take for granted.”

Ramos uploaded photos with her daughters, 2-year-old Margaret and 11-month-old Aurora. The mother and the daughters posed in their matching pajamas. Instead of waiting until Mother’s Day on May 10, Ramos began celebrating early and also included a few heartfelt pictures with her own mother.

Prescott was set to marry his longtime girlfriend, Ramos, in Lake Como on April 10. But their relationship ended during their joint bachelor-bachelorette party, weeks before the wedding in March.

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“It is with heavy hearts that we inform our attendees that we have made the difficult decision to cancel our wedding,” Ramos shared a message with their guests. “We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We welcome your prayers.”

The mother of two updated her social media handle by sharing heartwarming pictures with her kids during Easter. Ramos posted the picture on her Instagram story, where MJ stood by her holding a yellow umbrella, while Aurora looked adorable holding a rabbit plushie.

Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos Focused on Co-Parenting Moving Forward

After their separation, Prescott and Ramos were likely to go to court for their kids’ custody. But they changed their plans to postpone the court appearance to keep the proceedings private.

They finalised the agreement on April 15, a day before their scheduled appearance in Collin County court, Texas, according to Page Six.

“Sarah Jane is very happy that she and Dak can make decisions for the parties’ girls and their family on their own,” Ramos’ attorney, Raymond Rafool, told Page Six.

Prescott’s attorney, Levi McCathern, stated that the new agreement reinstates the same goal of ‘raising their daughters in a healthy, supportive environment.’

As reported by Page Six, the Cowboys quarterback filed a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship on March 17 in Collin County.

The filing called for Prescott and Ramos to be named ‘joint managing conservators’ of their daughters.

Despite a public split after years of being together, Prescott and Ramos are trying to handle things better in a private space, focusing on moving forward and prioritizing their kids’ well-being.

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According to Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus, the Carolina Panthers seem a good fit for the three-time Pro Bowler. Clowney had a brief stint with the Panthers in 2024 and are emerging as the frontrunner to sign the former first overall pick from 2014.

“Although only a handful of teams are in outward need of edge defender help, organizations can never be content with their depth at the position,” Locker noted. “Despite already signing Jaelan Phillips along their front, the Panthers could be a landing spot for Clowney.”

Clowney signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys for $3.45 million in September 2025. He started 6 of 13 games he appeared in for the Cowboys. He recorded 8.5 sacks, 41 total tackles, and four passes defended.

“Clowney did his part on a subpar Cowboys defense, accruing an 80.6 PFF pass-rush grade with 40 pressures,” Locker wrote. “The former No. 1 overall pick has maintained strong play against the pass despite getting older, assembling at least a 14.9% pass-rush win rate every year since 2023.”

Despite such production, Jerry Jones has expressed the team’s intent on not continuing with Clowney for the next season. 

“It’s real hard when you look at how Clowney came on last year in the snaps he gave us,” Jones said during the NFL’s Annual Owners Meeting earlier this year. “It’s real hard not to have a place there for Clowney, but you can’t have it all. 

Jadeveon Clowney has emerged as an attractive pass-rush option, with interest from the Carolina Panthers underscoring his continued value previously. 

Why Clowney Could Be an Ideal Fit for the Panthers 

Clowney could be a low-cost high-impact player that may not affect the Panthers’ cap space. He was released after just one season with the Panthers in 2025, despite having another year left in his contract.

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The move saved the team about $ 7.7 million in cap space. These funds were utilised for the free agent signings of Tershawn Wharton, Patrick Jones II and others. However, the new entrants didn’t live up to his production and expectations of the team.

The rookie edge rushers, Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen, also couldn’t bring in enough production as envisioned by the defensive coordinator, Ejiro Evero.

“The veteran Clowney could not only serve as a mentor to those second-year defenders, but also be a legitimate complement to Phillips,” Locker wrote.

The defense of the Panthers struggled to generate consistent pressure in 2025. Adding Clowney could boost the production and depth ahead of the 2026 season. 

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NFL analyst Seth Walder reported that the Cowboys’ front office have hired Sathya Balakumar as their Football Data Engineer on May 5.

“The Cowboys hired Sathya Balakumar as a Football Data Engineer, per source. Balakumar had been a software engineer for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics,” Walder wrote.

Balakumar would begin working as a Football Data Engineer with the Cowboys, after coming from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. He worked there as a software engineer, which is not a typical path to an NFL front office. 

A football data engineer is more focused on infrastructure rather than being an analyst or expert. The role requires building pipelines, databases, and structural systems that allow the rest of the analytics staff to work seamlessly and efficiently. 

Lockheed Martin specialises in building some of the sophisticated aerospace and defense systems. The technical demands of the environment involve machine learning, automation, and large-scale data architecture. 

He contributed to the development of control station software for unmanned vehicle systems at CDS Systems, and extensive operational use of its software at Lockheed Martin, according to his LinkedIn profile.

He previously worked in Nalam Hospitals before Lockheed Martin. His role there mainly focused on ML applications, optimising datasets to create accurate predictive patient bill pricing models.

Balakumar also has a personal connection with the Cowboys, as he played football at Liberty High School in Frisco in 2017-18.

What This Means for Dallas Cowboys Going Forward

Under Director of Strategic Football Operations John Park’s tenure, the Cowboys have transformed their analytics department into one of the most respected in the league. 

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As noted by David Howman of BloggingTheBoys, the Cowboys were recently voted among the top three analytics operations in the NFL, alongside the Ravens and the Eagles.

This momentum transcends football operations. Dallas Cowboys CIO Matt Messick is developing an AI dashboard for stadium operations staff ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Dallas is set to host nine games at AT&T Stadium and will use the dashboard for the same.

His team also completed a two-year ERP system migration from Microsoft Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365. They’re focused on leveraging automation and AI across the organization, according to CIODIVE.

Messick has noted that the executives, including Jerry Jones himself, are keenly engaged in the team’s AI strategy. Their potential applications spans game-day fan experience, coaching game-planning, and player evaluation, as per Digital CXO.

In that context, Balakumar enters a rapidly evolving and still-underrated department. Their innovative front-office could prove just as critical as on-field upgrades in shaping the team’s future.

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During a recent appearance on the ‘Mad Dog Sports’ radio show, Cowboys VP Stephen Jones felt optimistic that they have the ‘right pieces in place’ regarding the final haul they secured through the Micah Parsons trade.

“Ultimately, the decision we made was that one player is not worth four or five good ones, and we feel like that’s where we’re going to end up here in a good spot,” said Jones, as per Cowboys’ reporter Joseph Hoyt’s X post.

The Cowboys had traded five-time Pro Bowler Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for three-time Pro Bowler Kenny Clark and two first-round picks (2026 and 2027).

“We feel really good about it,” Jones said. “Obviously, much respect for Micah and what he stands for and how he plays and the caliber of player he is. At the same time, we feel good about what we’ve added via that trade.” 

The Parsons trade saw the Cowboys follow up with a series of trades, gaining five players in the process. 

According to Cowboys’ official website, they traded for All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets in exchange for Mazi Smith, 2026 second-round and 2027 first-round picks.

Those picks translated into drafting Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick (initially No. 20 before trading down). It further led to more picks at No. 114 and No. 137, landing Florida CB Devin Moore and Alabama DT LT Overton, respectively. 

What began as a bold move to part with a franchise cornerstone has evolved into a broader roster-building strategy. The Cowboys exchanged one elite player for the opportunity of gaining future assets, further saving cap space for future players.

Parsons Delivered Immediate Impact in Green Bay

After the long-standing trade fiasco of Micah Parsons, he was traded before the start of the season and wasted no time making an immediate impact with the Packers.

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He recorded 12.5 sacks, 41 tackles (19 solo), 27 QB hits, and one pass defended, starting 13 of 14 games played. However, he was sidelined for the rest of the season after sustaining an ACL tear in December.

Micah Parsons signed a four-year, $188 million extension with the Green Bay Packers. The $136 million guaranteed money made him the highest-paid non-QB in the league’s history.

During his four-year stint with the Cowboys, Parsons played in 63 games, recording 52.5 sacks. He was one of the two players in NFL history to have scored 12-plus sacks in his first four NFL seasons.

Following a 7–9–1 season and a defensive collapse that saw the Cowboys rank last in points and passing yards allowed, the Cowboys utilized assets from the Micah Parsons trade to significantly overhaul their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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During a recent appearance on Mad Dog Sports Radio, the Cowboys’ executive vice president, Stephen Jones, revealed that he still expects Pickens to show up for the offseason mandatory program, despite being on a franchise tag.

“Certainly, that’s what we expect”, Jones said. “I mean, anytime a player signs a contract and the expectations, as we hold for all of our players, are when you sign up, and you’re under contract, then you’re expected to do what your teammates are doing.”

George Pickens had his best campaign overall with the Cowboys in 2025. In the 17 games that he played, he recorded 93 receptions for 1,429 yards. He also averaged 15.4 yards per catch and 9 touchdowns. Moreover, Pickens landed his first Pro Bowl selection last season.  

“I totally agree with you,” Jones said, while considering Pickens to be one of the powerful players on the team. “I think George Pickens has the chance to beat CeeDee, to be one of the best in the league, and that’s what makes our offense dynamic.”

When further asked about the franchise tag trade discussion, Jones clearly stated that “there’s zero interest in a trade for George Pickens.”

The Dallas Cowboys front office seems united in its desire not to trade Pickens. The franchise’s HC shared a similar statement on not being surprised by Pickens signing the deal. 

Cowboys HC Comments on George Pickens Signing

During the recent rookie minicamp session, HC Brian Schottenheimer shared his thoughts about Pickens’ future with the team and any conversations about trade, as speculated.

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“Was not surprised he signed the tender,” Schottenheimer said, per Tommy Yarrish of the DallasCowboys.com. “The communication with GP along the whole offseason has been great. As you all know, this is voluntary, but again, I think that at the end of the day, I’m excited to see him when I see him.”

The Cowboys HC has always maintained a very good relationship with Pickens. And contract negotiations don’t seem to have affected it. He stated that the team isn’t currently questioning Pickens’ future with the Cowboys, as they have “no intentions of trading him”.

“I don’t think there’s any reason for us to have that [conversation]. That’s not what we plan on doing,” Schottenheimer said. “That’s not what we plan on doing. At the end of the day, we see George being a part of this football team and having a great [2026] and hopefully beyond.”

Schottenheimer is confident enough in this second-team All-Pro wide receiver that he would play without asking a dime in return, as he loves football and playing the game.

The Cowboys have time until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal with Pickens and his agent. But the executives of the Cowboys have clearly stated they are going to let Pickens play at a franchise tag this year.

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The Cowboys had been targeting around 10-12 undrafted free agents post-draft. As per Todd Archer, this latest move creates room for further depth additions.

“With the Cowboys adding undrafted OL D.J. Wingfield to the roster, they have waived undrafted G Sidney Fugar,” Todd Archer reported per his X post. “With Dayo Odeleye counting as an international player, they will have one roster spot open on the 91-man roster.”

Fugar was waived off within one week of signing him and landing a jersey number during the minicamp. As such situations are common across the league, the Cowboys are still on the lookout for versatile depth pieces for this line. 

Fugar started as a redshirt freshman at Western Illinois, playing in all nine games at left tackle before moving to South Carolina. He played at both left and right tackle in Carolina, starting four out of 10 games played. 

Thanks to his production of starting 8 out of 13 games played, the Baylor Bears’ offense line was rated at No. 6 in the Nation in offensive line efficiency. It was also ranked No. 3 among the top four schools in 2024, according to Sport Source Analytics, via BaylorBears.com.

He emerged as one of the most reliable players at Baylor after moving from left guard to left tackle as a redshirt senior, starting seven of 11 games played in 2025. This prompted the Cowboys to sign him and increase the depth of their roster.

However, the Dallas Cowboys eventually decided to offer the same spot to DJ Wingfield after his tryout. This move ultimately led to Sidney Fugar being waived following the rookie minicamp.

Cowboys Add DJ Wingfield as UDFA After Minicamp Tryout 

The Cowboys signed Wingfield as the 12th undrafted free agent on May 3, as per Tommy Yarrish of the DallasCowboys.com. But with Fugar out of the picture and with Dayo Odeleye as an international player, there is one more spot left in the pool of UDFA players. 

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After a lengthy journey, he has joined Dallas’ 91-man offseason roster, as shared by his agent Brett Tessler. 

“Very talented guy got a large NIL deal from USC last year but was ruled ineligible by the NCAA right before the start of the season.” Tessler wrote in his X post.

DJ Wingfield, reportedly secured a $210,000 NIL deal from USC Trojans for 2025, but was denied to play the final season, due to eligibility issues due to playing at junior colleges in New Mexico and Purdue.

He would have already exhausted his college eligibility limit on finishing 12 games as a right guard for Purdue in 2024, before moving to USC Trojans, according to Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com. 

As per NCAA rules, players are allowed to play for four seasons within five years. He appealed to the NCAA, which turned out to be unsuccessful, making him unable to play for the 2025 season. 

After impressing in tryouts, Wingfield will now aim to secure a spot at guard behind T.J. Bass, veteran Matt Hennessey, and 2025 first-round pick Tyler Booker.

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“The Cowboys are hosting veteran CB Adoree’ Jackson on a free agent visit today,” reported NFL insider Jordann Schultz on X on May 4.

Dallas will be hosting the former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Adoree’ Jackson for a free-agent visit after adding five players on defense this NFL Draft.

He brings in the production of 55 tackles (40 solo), 11 passes defended, and one interception in the 2025 season. He recorded 459 tackles (370 solo), 10 tackles for loss, and 72 passes defended across nine seasons in the NFL.

The Cowboys added talent across multiple levels of the defense, but questions still remain at cornerback. Injuries, uneven performances, and a lack of reliable depth behind the top starters have kept that position unsettled.

Jackson becomes an addition to the crowded cornerback room of players, DaRon Bland, Shavon Revel Jr., Cobie Durant, among others, along with the new addition of rookie Devin Moore (No. 114).

Jackson is not expected to be a big-impact signing. He is viewed more as a reliable veteran who can play a rotational role and start if called upon.

What could make him especially useful in Dallas is his experience. He would rank among the longest-tenured players on the Cowboys roster.

Just four Cowboys, Bryan Anger, Dak Prescott, Kenny Clark, and Jonathan Bullard, have more NFL experience than him, according to Todd Brock of Cowboys Wire.

Why the Dallas Cowboys Are the Right Fit for Adoree’ Jackson

Dallas’ new defensive coordinator, Christian Parker, and Jackson crossed paths in Philadelphia in 2025. Last season, Parker served as the Eagles’ defensive backs coach.

Besides adding depth and experience to the cornerback room, the familiarity with the scheme and coaching style of Parker could make him a valuable addition to the team, according to Glenn Erby of Eagles Wire.

Jackson’s versatility, having played both outside cornerback and nickel slot roles in the NFL, can contribute to Parker’s scheme, where players’ versatility will be tested.

Jackson won the CB2 slot after competing with Eagles’ Kelee Ringo. But his 2025 production fell below his career averages and the expectations set by his first-round selection, according to Daniel Arwas of heavy.com.

However, if signed, Jackson could provide valuable depth behind the Cowboys’ top options while bringing starting experience and veteran leadership to the secondary.

Additionally, according to Spotrac, Jackson’s projected market value sits around a one-year, $1.8 million deal. It would give Dallas an affordable option while reshaping the defense.

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Thomas argues the number should remain off-limits to honor the late Marshawn Kneeland. And should not be assigned to anyone, until his contract expires, as reported by Forever Football on X.

“That 94 shoulda been off limits til my brother’s contract fully expired… Just don’t feel right fr… #94Forever,” Thomas wrote in his X post, expressing his disappointment. 

Juanyeh Thomas, safety, signed a one year contract with the Indianapolis Colts this March. He too went undrafted in 2022.

Kneeland passed away in November 2025, and the jersey hasn’t been given to someone else since then. The jersey carries emotional weight, and Thomas feels it is not right to do so within months of his passing away. 

Kneeland was in the second year of a four-year rookie contract after being drafted in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. 

Jersey 94 carries a heavy legacy. It was previously worn by Hall of Fame legends DeMarcus Ware and Charles Haley.

“I just want to add on to the legacy of the number,” Kneeland had said via the Dallas Cowboys official site. “I wanna get the number retired. It’s been some greats that have had it.”

Cowboys’ Jersey Decision Puts Kelvin Gilliam in Early Spotlight 

Wearing No. 94 gives Gilliam an early visibility at the rookie minicamp, given that number is already a huge legacy.

Gilliam was rated as a four-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports, while entering college. In the 2025 season with Virginia Tech, he started 12 games, recorded 34 tackles (7 solo), three tackles for loss, two sacks, and a pass defended.

His best season was in 2024, where he started 12 games and recorded 35 tackles (11 solo), three tackles for loss, one sack, and one forced fumble. 

Gilliam has emphasized his ability to adapt and be flexible as per various schemes during his pre-draft interview with Sports Illustrated.

“I can play 3-tackle, play all across the defense a lot,” Gilliam said. “I think I did that really well.”

Jersey numbers typically change before the start of the season, and the UFDA safety is already in the spotlight.

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