WWE Star Nikki Bella Breaks Silence on NFL Player Dating Rumors
During the latest WWE Raw over the weekend, Nikki Bella appeared alongside sister Brie Bella as the two declared their intentions to win the Women's Tag Team championship.
The former previously announced her return to the sport, making appearances starting in July 2025, but the latter hadn't yet announced her comeback to the sport after stepping away four years ago.
Brie Bella Announces Her Return
"I can’t even express the gratitude I’m feeling right now. It’s been a journey to get here but I’m back and it feels good!!! Love you Bella Army for always standing with your girl and thank you Riyadh for the very warm welcome, your chants and love meant everything. BRIEMODE IS ACTIVATED. And the Bella Twins are back!!!! YES! YES! YES!" she said on Instagram this week.
While Brie's return captured the audience's attention, the lasting moment from the match came when her sister appeared to hint at a relationship with an NFL player.
Nikki Bella Breaks Silence on Dating Rumors
The 42-year-old WWE Hall of Famer is a diehard Eagles fan and was previously spotted wearing Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's jersey number to the Happy Gilmore 2 premiere. Bella and Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean initially sparked dating rumors in 2025 when she was spotted wearing his No. 33 jersey after being seen at his locker following a win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
During the WWE event at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Bella said, "Philly, what's up?" before thinking fans were booing her.
"Is that for the Eagles not getting in the Super Bowl or for us?” she asked, to which her sister replied, “I actually think they’re saying Coop.
That's when Bella appeared to either hint at a relationship with DeJean or, at the very least, tease fans aware of the rumors.
"Can you blame a girl for having good taste?” she said. “I mean, Pro Bowl baby."
Nikki Bella’s response to the “Coop” chants from the Philly crowd:
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) February 3, 2026
“Can you blame a girl for having good taste?”#WWERAW
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Who Is Cooper DeJean?
DeJean is a former standout defense back of the Iowa Hawkeyes who was drafted No. 40 overall by Philadelphia in 2024 and won a Super Bowl in his first season. After posting 93 tackles, 16 passes defended and two interceptions this season he was named first-team All-Pro.
The Eagles star previously dated Steph Wilfawn.
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