- WWE star Nikki Garcia and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean are rumored to be dating.
- Nikki shares a five-year-old son, Matteo, with her ex-husband, Artem Chigvintsev.
- Sources have revealed the nature behind their connection—and if those romance rumors hold any truth.
As a superfan, Nikki Garcia has a long-time relationship with the Philadelphia Eagles—and she might have a budding one with the team’s corner back, Cooper DeJean, too. While the potential pairing is merely the subject of some dating rumors, eagle-eyed fans (heh) couldn’t help but point out that they’ve exchanged some flirtations on social media after she took a trip to Philly.
ICYMI, Nikki and Cooper first sparked dating rumors on December 16, when she posted a recap video on Instagram. At a quick glance, you may notice that The Traitors alum posed in front of Cooper’s locker, NBD. “So blessed for the people around me, new friends and old, who make life so special and fun 🤍✨🙏🏼” she wrote in her caption.
That’s not all. In a separate photo dump shared that same day, Cooper dropped an Eagle and a red heart emoji. Of course, this all begs the question: Are Nikki Garcia and Cooper DeJean dating?
A source with knowledge recently told TMZ that the WWE star and NFL player “have been spending some time together and even been on dates... but Nikki is still very single and enjoying life.”
Another insider doubled down in a January 6 report from Us Weekly, adding that Nikki “is having fun and enjoying being single.” Yet, they also dished that Nikki and Cooper “have hung out” as she’s “gone to a couple games” where he was on the field. Iiinteresting.
The source noted that when she “isn’t on the road, she is at home with her son,” Matteo, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Artem Chigvintsev.
Nikki, who was previously linked to Dancing With the Stars alum until they finalized their divorce in November 2024, seemingly spoke on her romance rumors with the 22-year-old NFL player during the December 18 episode of her podcast, The Nikki & Brie Show.
“It’s crazy because I actually haven’t been touched or done anything in so long,” she told her twin sister, Brie Garcia, during the pod. “It’s funny when people call me a whore when I actually haven’t had intimacy in a really long time.”
She added, “I haven’t even kissed someone in so long. It’s, like, kind of crazy. I was thinking of this last night. Do I know how to kiss?”
Neither Nikki nor Cooper has confirmed or denied the dating rumors, but we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled to see if any sparks fly between the potential pair.
