Nikki Garcia Subtly Shuts Down Cooper DeJean Romance Rumors

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Nikki Garcia is (body) slamming rumors that she’s seeing Cooper DeJean—kind of.

The WWE star recently revealed she hasn’t been in a relationship for quite a while. Although she didn’t mention him directly, she confirmed she’s currently not seeing the Philadelphia Eagles cornerback, or anyone else for that matter.

She revealed on the December 18th episode of The Nikki & Brie Show podcast that she hasn’t been intimate with anyone for a long time, and found it ironic that people were calling her names related to sexual activity.

Nikki, who separated from her husband Artem Chigvintsev last year and filed for divorce, recently revealed she hasn’t shared a kiss with anyone recently.

She admitted it had been a really long time since she’d last kissed anyone. ‘It’s actually a bit strange,’ she said. ‘I was lying in bed last night wondering if I’d even forgotten how to do it.’

The 42-year old jokingly added, “I’m about to make out with my pillow to make sure I still got it.”

People began speculating about a romance between the former Total Bellas star and Cooper, 22, after they were seen getting cozy on a recent trip to Philadelphia.

On December 16th, Nikki shared a video on Instagram showing her posing by the locker of an NFL player at Lincoln Financial Field. The video, set to Alex Warren’s song “Ordinary,” showed her making a peace sign before cutting to footage of her with the player and their friends celebrating the Eagles’ 31-0 win against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Okay, so I was totally watching Nikki at the party, and she was with Cooper, the football player. It was so cute! She was lightly touching his chest while they were sitting together, and then he playfully grabbed her arm and spun her around for the cameras! She’d actually been letting him wear her fuzzy bucket hat all weekend – can you believe it? – and then he put his hand on her back as they both smiled. It was just… a moment, you know? I have pictures, obviously. I’m obsessed with their dynamic!

Nikki shared how grateful she is for the wonderful people in her life, both new and old friends, who bring so much joy and fun to everything she does.

She continued, “And as always Fly Eagles Fly! Truly THE city of brotherly love!”

Nikki hasn’t started dating anyone new recently, but there were hints she might be connecting with someone. They were seen together back in August when she visited an Eagles football practice while in town for WWE Monday Night Raw.

She shared photos of herself with Eagles players, like Cooper, alongside a caption celebrating the team’s success – referencing training camp, the Lombardi Trophy, and Super Bowl rings. She also expressed her gratitude to the Philadelphia Eagles for making her feel special.

TopMob News has contacted representatives for Nikki and Cooper for a statement, but they haven’t responded yet.

For now, keep reading for an inside look into the love lives of more NFL stars…

If Hailee Steinfeld is attracted to strong, determined men, she could have found a good match in the Bills player who’s been selected for the Pro Bowl three times.

After dating quietly for over a year, Josh proposed to Hailee by getting down on one knee in a beautiful waterfront setting, and she shared the moment with a photo on Instagram.

They tied the knot in California on May 31, 2025.

Josh shared with reporters in June that his partner simplifies his life, allowing him to not worry about other things. He described choosing her as “the most important decision I’ll make in my life,” and expressed confidence that he made the correct choice.

The couple announced Hailee’s pregnancy with their first baby together in December 2025.

 

Winning the Super Bowl is amazing, but winning three times—and celebrating each victory with a Disneyland trip alongside the person you love—is even better.

Brittany Mahomes told CBS News in July 2023 that she wasn’t ready for the intense attention she received after falling in love with her high school sweetheart, the quarterback, in Whitehouse, Texas. She explained that they were very young when they fell in love, and she loved him deeply, but she didn’t anticipate becoming so famous so quickly, or facing so much public scrutiny so soon into their relationship.

Patrick proposed to his partner on September 1, 2020, at Arrowhead Stadium, during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIV ring ceremony. They got married on March 12, 2022.

The athlete shared with CBS that becoming a father to his daughter, Sterling Skye, born February 20, 2021, and his son, Patrick “Bronze” Lavone Mahomes III, born November 28, 2022, helped him appreciate being present and enjoying the game of football even more.

He said he wanted his children to understand why he worked so hard. He didn’t want them to think he was simply absent, but rather that he was dedicated to building something meaningful and achieving success. He hoped that when they were older, they would appreciate his efforts and understand the sacrifices he made.

Brittany welcomed her daughter, Golden Raye, on January 12, 2025. The name, referencing a valuable metal, seems to celebrate the Chiefs making it to the playoffs for the tenth year in a row.

Actor Ben Foster, known for his role as the Lion in Winnie the Pooh, married model Christen Harper on June 22, 2024, at the Ojai Valley Inn in California.

Christen, the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit co-Rookie of the Year and a star of the web series Women of the League, shared with Fox News Digital in 2023 how she met her husband on the Raya dating app in 2018. She initially believed he messaged her first, but after checking, she discovered she actually sent the opening message. She encourages other women to take the initiative and send the first message, saying, ‘You gotta shoot your shot!’

Christen, the co-founder of the wellness app Planted, says her partner, Jared, is incredibly supportive of her goals, calling him her “best cheerleader.” He’s a constant source of encouragement, always there to root her on.

She said it’s wonderful being able to support him during football season, but he’s always been her biggest champion and most loyal supporter.

They’ve since added to their cheering section, welcoming daughter Romy Isabelle Goff in July 2025.

Jalen generally keeps his personal life private, but in 2023 he told Essence magazine that he was in a relationship with Bryonna “Bry” Burrows, who works as an IT specialist.

Okay, so they actually met way back when they were both at Alabama! It was so cute. Then Jalen finished college at Oklahoma and got drafted in 2020, but honestly, he always knew we were meant to be! He said it himself – he’s had this feeling for a long time, and it’s something he’s never felt with anyone else. He thinks that connection is exactly why they’re still together today, and honestly, I totally get it! It’s just… everything!

In September 2024, Essence magazine first reported that they were engaged. By the time Men’s Health featured the 2025 Super Bowl champion on its April 22nd cover, Jalen was already married to Bry.

The 262nd pick in the 2022 NFL draft was never Mr. Irrelevant to Jenna Brandt.

Although the 49ers are pursuing another prize, Brock Purdy proposed to his now-wife in July 2023, and they were married in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 9, 2024.

On July 28, 2025, the couple happily announced the birth of their daughter, Millie Joleen Purdy, sharing that their lives had become ‘a whole lot sweeter’.

Baker Mayfield’s football career had its ups and downs for a few years, but in 2023, the Buccaneers gave him an opportunity that led to a playoff appearance. Through it all, his wife, Emily Wilkinson Mayfield, has been a constant source of support.

Baker Mayfield, who won the Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Oklahoma, met his wife, Emily, in 2017 and proposed shortly after. She’s supported him through everything, from being the first pick in the 2018 NFL draft to his time with the Cleveland Browns.

And the fairer half of the Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation is certainly in it for the long haul.

Emily shared on Instagram on July 10, 2024, celebrating four years of marriage with her husband. She wrote that they’ve both grown a lot over the past few years and she’s incredibly proud of their relationship.

2024 proved to be a year of rebuilding for the couple, highlighted by the arrival of their daughter, Kova Jade Mayfield, on April 9th.

Taking over the quarterback position in Green Bay will be a big task, similar to following Aaron Rodgers, but Jordan’s fiancée, Ronika Stone, is confident he’s ready for it.

Ronika, a professional volleyball player and the daughter of former Super Bowl champion Ron Stone, is a proud supporter of the Packers. During a 2021 away game against the Kansas City Chiefs, she and her future mother-in-law, Anna Love, didn’t receive special treatment at Arrowhead Stadium, but Ronika responded with poise and a good sense of humor.

Ronika shared on Instagram that she’d always dreamed of appearing on SportsCenter, but expected it to be for volleyball, not a viral photo of her and Jordan’s mom in the upper levels of the arena.

Recognizing his perfect partner, Love proposed to them during a trip to Italy in June 2024.

“First step to forever,” they posted on Instagram June 23.

The Cleveland Browns’ hopes for making the 2023-24 playoffs surprisingly rested on veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, a Super Bowl champion who previously played for the Ravens. He was enjoying family life, taking care of his five children with his wife, Dana Grady Flacco, when the Browns called him up.

Dana shared with Cleveland.com that Joe is a very active person. “He’s always asking what he can do to help,” Dana said, laughing, “He once offered to get me coffee, and I ended up having seven cups that day!”

The couple met in high school at Audubon in New Jersey and married on June 25, 2011. They have five children: Stephen, born in June 2012; Daniel, born in September 2013; Francis, born in January 2015; Evelyn, born in September 2016; and Thomas, born in April 2018.

Joe explained in a Ravens video that having children has completely changed how he spends his time when he’s not playing. He and his wife often reflect on what their lives were like before their kids, because they’re now fully focused on their family.

Joe wasn’t finished with football yet. In 2024, he signed a one-year contract with the Colts to serve as a backup to quarterback Anthony Richardson. He then agreed to play another season with the Browns in 2025 for $4 million before being traded to the Bengals after just five weeks with the team.

After twelve seasons as the Detroit Lions’ quarterback, Matthew Stafford was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. This meant Matthew and his wife, Kelly, both longtime residents of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, moved to Los Angeles, and he went on to win a Super Bowl in his very first season with the Rams.

It turned out his greatest strength wasn’t a thing, but the constant encouragement of his wife.

After the Rams’ victory, Kelly revealed on TODAY that she wrote her husband letters before each game, including the Super Bowl in February 2022. She explained she wanted him to know how much he deserved to win, and emphasized the importance of their family’s support for each other. “At the end of the day, we all have each other,” she said.

Married on April 4, 2015, the Staffords have four daughters. They are parents to twins Chandler and Sawyer, born on March 31, 2017, as well as Hunter Hope (born August 16, 2018) and Tyler Hall (born June 28, 2020).

Ciara, who married Russell Wilson in 2016, told Sports Illustrated in 2022 that she and her husband share a common goal for raising their children, which she believes is incredibly important. She explained that because their kids will have opportunities they didn’t have growing up, it’s crucial to teach them humility and responsibility – things like cleaning up after themselves and understanding that success isn’t guaranteed.

Russell Wilson came to the Broncos in 2022 after playing for the Seattle team for ten years. His family also grew in December 2023 with the birth of his daughter, Amora Princess Wilson. She joined his other children: Future Zahir (born in May 2019), Sienna (born in April 2017), and Win (born in July 2020).

Following two disappointing seasons with the Broncos, Russell Wilson played exceptionally well for the Steelers, earning Comeback Player of the Year consideration. However, with the Steelers also signing Justin Fields in 2024, Wilson became a free agent and signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants in 2025.

Rumors began circulating in September 2023 about a possible romance between the team’s quarterback and Sarah Jane Ramos. The speculation started when Ramos posted pictures of herself at a Cowboys game with the quarterback’s sister-in-law, Holly Prescott.

In November 2023, Sarah and Dak announced on Instagram that they were expecting their first child.

Margaret Jane Rose Prescott was born on February 22, 2024, and Dak scored the winning touchdown in October.

He announced their engagement on October 18th with a photo and the caption, “Mine forever!!!!” He went on to express his gratitude, calling her his best friend, partner, teammate, mother, and now, his fiancé, and thanking God for their relationship and family. He finished by saying, “I love you.”

The couple welcomed their second daughter, Aurora Rayne, on May 22, 2025.

Sure, offensive lines are great, but it’s Julie Hampton Cousins who really has Kirk’s back.

The elementary school teacher, who has been married to Kirk since 2014, told People magazine that she loves supporting her husband. She enjoys taking care of things at home, like hosting game nights, cooking, and planning meals and snacks. She also manages Kirk’s appointments, makes sure everyone gets enough sleep, and prioritizes family time with their sons. She describes it as a special role that she truly enjoys.

Although Kirk is 36 and nearing the end of his football career, he hopes to keep playing until his sons, Cooper (born September 29, 2017) and Turner (born March 10, 2019), are old enough to truly remember and appreciate watching him play.

Oh my gosh, I’ve been following Marissa and Trevor Lawrence since high school! It’s just so sweet – she’s been his biggest cheerleader since their days at Cartersville High! I’ve seen pictures of everything – prom, their gorgeous wedding on April 10th, 2021, and then, can you believe it, him getting drafted number one to the Jaguars just weeks later?! They’ve been living the dream ever since, always jetting off to some amazing tropical vacation. I swear, I feel like I’ve been on the journey with them!

As a little lifestyle insight, celebrating love is always a good thing! My partner, Trevor, and I recently marked our second anniversary, and it got me thinking about how quickly time flies when you’re with the right person. He shared the sweetest message – basically saying that every year with me just gets better and better, and that we’ve already created so many incredible memories together. It’s so heartwarming to look forward to all the adventures still to come, and honestly, the ‘I love you more than you know’ part really got me! It’s those simple expressions of affection that make life so beautiful.

He really meant it when he said things would get sweeter! The couple announced in June 2024 that they were expecting a baby, and welcomed their daughter, Shae Lynn Lawrence, on January 4th.

The third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft arrived in Foxborough, Massachusetts, hoping to play immediately, but it appears he’s never actually played football before. He’s been in a long-term relationship with Ann Michael Hudson, a fellow student from the University of North Carolina, for nearly ten years.

Ann shared on Instagram on October 30th that after nine years together, her relationship continues to improve. She expressed how much she loves her best friend, saying she can’t imagine life without them and that her feelings are deeper than words.

Shortly after finishing his first season playing professional football, Drake proposed to his partner. He announced their engagement on January 15, 2025, with a heartfelt message saying he was excited to spend the rest of his life with them.

They endgame sweethearts tied the knot in June 2025.

Kenny Pickett, the first quarterback drafted in 2022, arrived at Steelers training camp in 2023 as a married man. He and Amy Paternoster, a former soccer player at Princeton University, were married on June 24th.

The couple, who started dating in 2021, honeymooned in Puerto Rico.

On February 13, 2023, for Amy’s 22nd birthday, Kenny shared a heartfelt message on Instagram expressing his gratitude for her and saying he’d be honored to spend the rest of his life with her.

The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a trip to Napa Valley, California, before Kenny joined the Philadelphia Eagles as a backup quarterback to Jalen Hurts.

After sharing in the Eagles’ 2025 Super Bowl win, Kenny was traded to the Browns.

Following the Dolphins’ decision to extend his contract through 2024 in March 2023, Tua Tagovailoa revealed he had thought about retiring after a 2022 season where he suffered several injuries.

And not least because he had so many wonderful things to stay home for.

Tua Tagovailoa rarely shares details about his personal life, but he made an exception to celebrate a special occasion. On July 17, 2023, he posted a photo of his wife, Annah Tagovailoa, to mark their first wedding anniversary, writing, ‘Happy 1 Year Anniversary to my beautiful wife. I love you.’

I was so touched when Tua opened up a bit about his personal life last November. He shared how grateful he is for his wife and their new son, Ace, who was born in August 2022. It was really sweet seeing Ace make his first public appearance at the Tua Foundation luau benefit a few months later in April – a beautiful family moment!

Tua shared that becoming a parent has completely changed his perspective on life. He described it as unlike anything he’s ever gone through, noting that there’s no single way to prepare for it. Every parent’s journey is different, whether they have a son or a daughter first.

He expressed his gratitude for having a son, saying he wasn’t sure he’d know how to handle raising a daughter. He admitted it would likely be more challenging for him.

Tua and Anna have since welcomed daughter Maisey.

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