Rumors are heating up after Cooper DeJean was spotted with a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, a crossover that has quickly caught fans off guard, given the long-standing rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys.

The buzz intensified over the weekend in a post shared by an NFL writer. DeJean, the Eagles’ All-Pro cornerback, was spotted with Abby Summers while attending Iowa’s Elite Eight showdown against Illinois at the Toyota Center in Houston.

"𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Eagles star CB Cooper DeJean is reportedly dating Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers," the X post by Dov Kleiman read. "The two were seen together multiple times in recent weeks. DeJean is on a legendary run 🔥👀"

Their appearance together quickly drew attention, putting Summers in the spotlight along with the rising NFL star.

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 reported connection to DeJean has introduced her to a wider audience and fan base, which may leave a few Cowboys Cheerleaders fans with mixed feelings.

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

Fresh off a breakout 2025 season, Cooper DeJean stacked up Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors with 93 tackles and two interceptions.

Meanwhile, Fans have been having their fun with these latest rumors, keeping in mind his previous links to a WWE star.

Fans React to Dating Rumors  

Fans were split, some brushing it off as speculation, focusing more on the loss that day for Iowa.

“Pulls up with a Dallas Cowgirl to watch Iowa lose. Legend”, one fan posted on X.

Others questioned whether WWE Wrestler Nikki Bella was somehow still in the picture.

"Doesn't look like Nikki Bella with him,” a user said.

Nikki Bella, the WWE star, when linked to Cooper, initially fueled the rumors further by stating, “ Can you blame a girl for having good taste? I mean, Pro Bowl Baby", before quickly shutting them down after receiving heavy backlash for the age-gap.

Retired Super Bowl Champion Jason Kelce also took to social media to record his reaction to the ongoing speculation regarding Cooper DeJean.

“He’s pulling a Trojan Horse”, Kelce said playfully.

Just in case there was more to this speculation, one fan pointed out a real dilemma up ahead for Summers.

"So will she cheer for him when he's playing the cowboys??" one comment questioned.

As a new chapter appears to be forming, neither Summers nor DeJean has confirmed the rumors.

Their recent appearance together has only added fuel to the speculation, hinting that a potential cross-conference romance in the NFC East might be quietly taking shape.

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Written by

Archana Ramakrishnan

Edited by

Aadesh Dhote