Why Nikki Garcia & NFL’s Cooper DeJean Are Sparking Dating Rumors

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Just like the Eagles, romance rumors about Nikki Garcia are flying.

People are talking about Nikki Bella’s potential new romance after she was seen looking affectionate with NFL player Cooper DeJean while visiting Philadelphia.

Nikki shared a joyful video on Instagram on December 16th, set to Alex Warren’s song “Ordinary.” The video shows her posing by the locker of an Eagles cornerback at Lincoln Financial Field, followed by scenes of her celebrating the team’s 31-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders with him and their friends.

Oh my gosh, you guys, I was there, and it was insane! I saw Nikki, she’s amazing, gently touch Cooper’s chest while they were sitting together. And then, get this, Cooper – looking SO good in that fluffy bucket hat Nikki was wearing all vacation, by the way – he turned her around towards the cameras and put his hand on her back! He was totally smiling, and they just looked… perfect together. I nearly died, honestly!

I’m just feeling so grateful for the amazing people in my life – both friends I’ve known forever and the wonderful new ones I’m meeting. They really make everything brighter and more enjoyable, and I wanted to share that feeling!

 

The WWE wrestler, who shares 5-year-old son Matteo with her ex-partner Artem Chigvintsev, also shared a shout-out to Philadelphia, exclaiming, “And as always, Fly Eagles Fly! Truly the city of brotherly love!”

 

Cooper isn’t exactly a stranger to Nikki. They were seen together back in August when she visited an Eagles practice while in town for WWE Monday Night Raw.

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

Two months later, Nikki and her twin sister Brie Garcia attended an Eagles game, with Nikki wearing a Cooper’s jersey. She wore the same jersey again in an October Instagram video where they shared their favorite game day snacks.

Are Nikki and Cooper dating? Some fans believe so, pointing to Nikki’s recent social media activity. Her friend, Dave Osokow, who often joined her in Philadelphia, playfully accused her of subtly hinting at a relationship with the athlete through careful editing in a recent video.

One person commented on Nikki’s post, saying that if it wasn’t so clear already, she’s dating Cooper DeJean.

TopMob News has reached out to reps for Nikki and Cooper for comment but hasn’t heard back. 

In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about the love lives of NFL stars.

If Hailee Steinfeld is attracted to confident, strong men, she could have made a much worse choice than marrying 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 scenic waterfront setting, and she shared the moment with a photo on her Instagram.

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

Josh shared with reporters in June that having her support simplifies his life and helps him not worry about other things. He believes choosing her was the most important decision he’s ever made, and he’s confident it was the right one.

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

 

Okay, seriously, winning one Super Bowl is the absolute peak, right? But three?! Three Super Bowls! And the best part? Getting to celebrate each one at Disneyland with my everything. It’s not just a victory lap; it’s a dream come true, seeing him so happy, with the magic of Disneyland all around us. Honestly, it doesn’t get any better than that. It’s pure perfection.

In a July 2023 interview with CBS News, Brittany Mahomes shared 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 being thrust into the public eye like that.

Patrick proposed to his now-wife 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, has helped him appreciate being fully engaged and enjoying the game of football.

He said he wanted his children to understand why he often had to be away. He didn’t want them to think he was simply absent, but rather that he was working hard to achieve something meaningful and build a better future. He hoped they would appreciate his dedication when they were older.

Brittany welcomed her daughter, Golden Raye, on January 12, 2025. The name, referencing a valuable metal, came as the Chiefs prepared for their tenth consecutive playoff appearance.

Actor Rob Lowe quietly wed model Christen Harper on June 22, 2024, at the Ojai Valley Inn in California.

Christen, named co-Rookie of the Year by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2022 and known for her role in the web series Women of the League, told Fox News Digital in 2023 that she initially believed her future husband messaged her first on the Raya dating app in 2018. However, they checked and discovered she actually sent the opening message. She encourages women to take the initiative, saying, “You never know—you gotta shoot your shot!”

Christen, the co-founder of the wellness app Planted, says her partner, Jared, is a constant source of support, always cheering her on – both at her games and in pursuing her goals.

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.

Jalen and his partner began dating while students at the University of Alabama. Even before he completed his college football career at Oklahoma and was drafted in 2020, he felt certain about their future. He explained, ‘That feeling is something I’ve never experienced before, and it’s what helped us build the strong relationship we have today.’

In September 2024, Essence magazine first reported that they were engaged. By the time Men’s Health featured the 2025 Super Bowl winner 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 focused on winning a championship, quarterback Brock Purdy proposed to his fiancée 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, saying, “Life just became a whole lot sweeter!”

I’ve been a huge Baker Mayfield supporter through all the ups and downs of his career, and it’s been incredible to watch! Things were really uncertain for a couple of years, but the Buccaneers taking a chance on him in 2023 totally paid off – they made the playoffs! And through it all, his wife, Emily Wilkinson Mayfield, has been his rock, always there by his side.

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 player drafted into the NFL in 2018 by the Cleveland Browns, to all the challenges and successes that have followed.

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 expressed how much they’ve both grown over the years and how happy she is with their relationship.

2024 proved to be a year of new beginnings for the couple, as they welcomed their daughter, Kova Jade Mayfield, on April 9th.

Jordan faces a big task taking over in Green Bay, stepping into the role previously held by a prominent player like Aaron Rodgers. However, his partner, 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 imagined it would be for her volleyball skills, not a viral photo of her and Jordan’s mom at a game.

Recognizing his perfect partner, Love proposed to her while they were vacationing in Italy in June 2024.

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

Few predicted Joe Flacco would be key to the Cleveland Browns’ playoff hopes in the 2023-24 season. The Super Bowl champion (previously with the Ravens) was actually 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 looking for ways to help,” Dana said, recalling how Joe constantly offered to run errands. “He’d always ask what he could do, even just getting me coffee—I probably had seven cups a day!”

The couple met during their senior year of high school 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 football. He and his wife often talk about how different life was before their kids, because they’re now fully focused on their family.

Joe wasn’t finished playing football yet. In 2024, he signed a one-year contract with the Colts to be the backup quarterback to 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, moved from their longtime home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to Los Angeles, and remarkably, he led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in his very first season with the team.

He actually had a hidden strength with him all along: his wife’s constant encouragement.

After the Rams’ victory, Kelly revealed on TODAY that she wrote her husband a letter before each game leading up to the Super Bowl in February 2022. She explained that she wanted him to know how much he deserved the win and why she believed in him. Ultimately, she emphasized that their family’s connection was the most important thing.

Married on April 4, 2015, the Staffords have four daughters. They are twins Chandler and Sawyer, born on March 31, 2017, 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 approach to raising their children, which she believes is crucial. She explained that because their kids will have opportunities they didn’t have growing up, it’s important to instill humility and teach them responsibility – things like cleaning up after themselves and understanding that success requires effort.

Russell Wilson came to the Broncos in 2022 after playing for Seattle 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 Denver Broncos, Russell Wilson revitalized his career and played at a very high level with the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, when the Steelers signed Justin Fields, a former quarterback for the Chicago Bears, in 2024, Wilson became a free agent and signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants in 2025.

Rumors about the team’s quarterback dating Sarah Jane Ramos began in September 2023 after Ramos posted pictures of herself at a Cowboys game with his 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 love, calling her his best friend, partner, teammate, mother, and now, his fiancée, and thanking God for their relationship and family.

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, enjoys supporting him in all aspects of his life, she shared with People magazine. She loves having friends and family over for games, cooking, and preparing food. She also takes care of things like scheduling Kirk’s appointments, making sure everyone gets enough rest, and prioritizing family time with their sons. She describes it as a special role that she truly loves.

As someone who’s seen a lot of athletes navigate their careers, I really connected with what Kirk said recently. At 36, he knows he’s further along in his journey than at the start, but he’s motivated to keep playing as long as possible. He wants his sons, Cooper and Turner, to truly remember watching him play and to cherish those experiences – and honestly, that’s a beautiful reason to keep going. It’s about creating lasting memories for his family, and that’s something we can all relate to.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve always believed in cherishing life’s journey, and Marissa Lawrence is a perfect example! I’ve watched her and her husband, Trevor, grow up together since high school in Georgia. We’re talking about a beautiful love story captured in photos – from prom night to their wedding on April 10th, 2021, and all the incredible moments that followed, like when Trevor became a number one draft pick for the Jaguars. And let’s not forget all the amazing tropical getaways they’ve enjoyed! It’s truly inspiring to see a couple support each other through every step of life.

To celebrate their anniversary in 2023, Trevor shared a sweet message: “Each year with you is better than the last, @marissa_lawrence! We’ve already made so many wonderful memories in just two years, and I’m looking forward to many more. I love you endlessly.”

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.

Okay, so Drake Maye, our future savior, was drafted third overall and everyone expected him to hit the ground running, but get this – the guy has been with the same woman, Ann Michael Hudson, for almost ten years! Like, seriously? A decade! Apparently, he’s never really dated anyone else, which is… honestly, a little shocking for a college athlete. It’s just wild to think about, knowing how dedicated he is to her even with all the pressure of the NFL. I’m still rooting for him, of course, but it’s definitely a different kind of storyline!

Ann shared on Instagram on October 30th that after nine years together, her relationship is still improving. She expressed how much she loves her best friend and couldn’t picture her life without them.

Shortly after finishing his first season playing professional football, Drake proposed to his partner. He announced their engagement on January 15, 2025, sharing, “Love doing life with you. Can’t wait to marry you!”

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, Amy turned 22, and 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 to the media that 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 rare photo of his wife, Annah Tagovailoa, to mark their first wedding anniversary, writing, ‘Happy 1 Year Anniversary to my beautiful wife. I love you.’

In November 2022, Tua Tagovailoa shared a personal update with reporters, expressing gratitude for his wife and new son, Ace, who was born in August 2022. Ace made his first public appearance at a fundraising event for the Tua Foundation the following April.

Tua shared that having a child completely changed his perspective on life, unlike anything he’d ever known. He explained that there’s no one-size-fits-all guide to parenthood, as every family’s journey is unique, regardless of 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 raise a daughter. He felt it would be more challenging, admitting he wouldn’t be as prepared.

Tua and Anna have since welcomed daughter Maisey.

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