Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean became the center of attention this weekend after being spotted at the Toyota Center in Houston during the NCAA men’s Elite Eight matchup between Iowa and Illinois.
While the Hawkeyes’ loss grabbed headlines on the court, the real story unfolded in the stands: DeJean was photographed alongside Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers.
The pairing immediately ignited speculation of a budding romance across social media, with fans quick to point out the unusual cross-divisional connection.
Summers, a two-year veteran of the Cowboys cheerleading squad and featured in Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, was identified by online sleuths soon after the image surfaced.
Jason Kelce reacts with five words
Retired Super Bowl champion Jason Kelce wasted no time weighing in on the rumors. In a succinct five-word post, Kelce wrote:
He’s pulling a Trojan Horse.
The comment quickly went viral, adding fuel to the intrigue surrounding DeJean’s potential off-field relationship.
DeJean, 23, is fresh off a breakout 2025 season in which he earned Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors. His stat line included:
- 93 tackles (64 solo)
- 4 tackles for loss
- 2 interceptions
- 1 forced fumble
Summers, meanwhile, has built her own profile as a cultural figure within the Cowboys organization. Her Ohio State background and Netflix spotlight have made her a recognizable face beyond the sidelines.
Fans are wondering what happened with Nikki Bella
Neither DeJean nor Summers has publicly addressed the speculation, leaving fans to debate whether this was a one-time outing or the start of something more.
Earlier this year, DeJean was linked to WWE legend Nikki Bella, though Bella later dismissed the rumors due to backlash over their age difference.
For now, the sight of an Eagles star alongside a Cowboys cheerleader has provided plenty of offseason entertainment-and perhaps a rare moment of levity in one of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries.
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