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The junior cornerback transferred to Minnesota from Iowa this spring. He was a depth defensive back and special teamer for the Hawkeyes. But this year, with a larger role, he's had a breakout season.
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Cooper DeJean takes award for performance against Washington
DeJean is the third Eagles player to win Defensive Player of the Week this season. Quinyon Mitchell took the honor in Week 4 and Jordan Davis won in Week 11. Davis was also Special Teams Player of the Week back in Week 3.
Cooper DeJean is set to have the accolades pour in, and the soon-to-be All-Pro was just named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after he had an interception and four pass breakups in the win over the Commanders.
After being spotted together in Philadelphia, the WWE Diva and the popular Eagles cornerback are keeping the intrigue going.
Throwing on Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean did not work out well for the Commanders last Saturday. DeJean picked off a pass by Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson late in the third quarter and the Eagles used the takeaway to set up a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their 29-18 victory.
WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella will debut a new look on RAW, and fans are talking amid all of the rumors she's dating Cooper DeJean.
WWE wrestler Nikki Bell has denied rumors of her dating Philadelphia Eagles star and Super Bowl champ Cooper DeJean.
Following his second interception of the season, Cooper DeJean paid tribute to a WWE Hall-of-Famer and legend.
The 15 yards didn't have a very big impact on the outcome of the game, but did put DeJean in a vulnerable position. The penalty could have been considered a late hit. According to the NFL rulebook, this can result in an $11,593 fine and can increase to $17,389 for a second violation in the same season.