The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t expect Cooper DeJean to make headlines this weekend for anything other than supporting his alma mater. Instead, the All-Pro cornerback found himself at the center of a viral moment that quickly spilled across NFL social media.
“Cooper DeJean is reportedly dating a Cowboys cheerleader,” one widely circulated post from Eagle Times read, instantly grabbing attention across the NFC East.
The buzz started when DeJean was spotted courtside at Iowa’s Elite Eight matchup against Illinois. He was sitting next to a woman fans quickly identified as Abby Summers, a member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
It didn’t take long for the internet to connect the dots.
Eagles’ Cooper DeJean Spotted With Cowboys Cheerleader
DeJean returned to watch Iowa in a high-profile March Madness matchup, but it wasn’t the game that stole the spotlight. Cameras caught him sitting next to Summers, smiling and interacting throughout the night, and social media did the rest.
According to reports, Summers is a former Ohio State dance team member who has spent the past two seasons with the Cowboys Cheerleaders, one of the most recognizable groups in sports. She also appeared in Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, further raising her profile.
The pairing immediately sparked dating speculation, especially given how quickly fans were able to identify her. While neither DeJean nor Summers has publicly confirmed a relationship, the visibility of the moment made it hard to ignore.
This also isn’t the first time DeJean has been linked to a high-profile name.
He was previously connected to WWE star Nikki Bella during the 2025 season, adding another layer to the sudden surge of offseason attention.
Eagles-Cowboys Rivalry Twist Adds Fuel to the Buzz
Even without confirmation, the optics alone were enough to get fans riled up.
An Eagles defensive star being linked to a Cowboys cheerleader is about as unexpected as it gets in one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries.
The Eagles-Cowboys dynamic rarely lacks storylines, but this one brought a completely different layer.
Naturally, reactions poured in from both sides. Eagles fans leaned into the humor of the situation, while Cowboys fans were quick to point out the unusual connection. In a rivalry built on decades of on-field battles, this moment added a very unexpected off-field wrinkle.
DeJean’s presence in this rivalry isn’t just off-field noise either.
He’s already made a noticeable impact against Dallas early in his career. In four matchups, he’s totaled 15 solo tackles, six assists and two fumble recoveries, consistently showing up around the football.
One of his most memorable moments came in November 2024, when he ripped off a 31-yard punt return against the Cowboys that flipped field position and helped spark a scoring drive. It was the kind of momentum-shifting that changed the entire game.
For now, his off-field dating rumors remain just speculation.
But in the dog days of the NFL offseason, it was more than enough to spark unexpected rivalry drama.
Eagles-Cowboys Rivalry Takes Major Twist as Cooper DeJean’s Girlfriend Revealed