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Nikki Bella reported to be casually dating Eagles player Cooper DeJean while remaining single

Despite spending quality time together, Bella is reportedly not in a committed relationship and remains single


Pop Culture & Art January 07, 2026 1 min read
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Nikki Bella is reportedly spending time with 22-year-old Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, though sources say the WWE star is still single and keeping the relationship casual.

According to TMZ, Bella and DeJean have been going on dates and enjoying each other’s company in recent weeks. A source told the outlet that while the two have been spending quality time together, Bella does not consider herself to be in a committed relationship and remains “very single”.

The source added that the 42-year-old television personality is enjoying her life and taking things slowly. Although there is said to be strong chemistry and a mutual spark between the pair, the relationship has not progressed beyond casual dating. Bella is reportedly focused primarily on her professional commitments and her responsibilities as a mother.

Bella shares her son, Matteo Artemovich Chigvintsev, with her former husband Artem Chigvintsev. The couple married in 2022 and separated two years later. Since their split, Bella has spoken openly about prioritising stability and balance for her son while continuing to pursue her career in entertainment.

While the reported dates with DeJean mark a new development in Bella’s personal life, sources suggest she is not rushing into anything serious. DeJean, who plays cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, has also not commented publicly on the reports.

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