Nikki Bella has done little to quiet speculation surrounding her relationship with Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean. Instead, she appears to be leaning into it.
In one scene from a recently shared video, Bella is shown posing inside DeJean’s locker, a moment brief but deliberate. The setting is unmistakable, intimate by implication alone. It was followed by footage of the pair out together later that night, relaxed and visibly close while celebrating the Eagles’ emphatic 31–0 victory — a win that left little doubt on the field and, increasingly, little ambiguity off it.
For Bella, a veteran of reality television and a master of controlled visibility, the sequence felt calculated rather than careless. The clips offered just enough access to ignite conversation, then pulled away before anything needed confirming.
She returned to the narrative weeks later with a post that pushed the rumours further into the open. This time, Bella filmed herself walking through Lincoln Financial Field, dressed in a jersey honouring DeJean, the Eagles’ rising defensive presence.
“Walking into Sunday like… 🦅🔥,” she captioned the video, before swiftly disabling comments. “Been there, WON that.” The message was pointed, the timing precise. The comments were shut down, but the message had already landed. The hashtag #flyeaglesfly did the rest.
Whether this is a relationship being softly launched or simply a flirtation with public perception, Bella understands the modern rules of attention. Say less. Show just enough. Let the audience do the work for you.
And in Philadelphia, where victories are celebrated loudly and loyalties are worn visibly, that jersey told its own story.
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Last modified: February 6, 2026
