Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean visits home state of Iowa during offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:46 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean returned to his home state of Iowa during the 2026 NFL offseason. Accompanied by his girlfriend, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers, DeJean participated in local events including a visit to a high school football game and an appearance at the Iowa Hawkeyes season opener against the Northern Illinois Huskies. The 23-year-old defensive back, who earned a Super Bowl title as a rookie, spent time interacting with young fans during the visit. Although DeJean and Summers represent opposing NFC East franchises, the pair have been publicly linked since May 2026. Both players now prepare for their respective regular season openers scheduled for September 13. The Eagles are slated to face the Washington Commanders, while the Cowboys will play the New York Giants shortly thereafter.
- •Cooper DeJean attended the Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northern Illinois Huskies.
- •Abby Summers and Cooper DeJean have been publicly dating since May 2026.
- •The Philadelphia Eagles open their 2026 campaign against the Washington Commanders on September 13.
- •Cooper DeJean recorded an interception of Patrick Mahomes during his rookie Super Bowl appearance.
- 8:46 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles’ Cooper DeJean receives a hero’s welcome in Iowa with girlfriend Abby Summers
"Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean received a warm welcome back in his home state of Iowa during the 2026 NFL offseason. DeJean is a Super Bowl winner with the Eagles and is hoping to help the franchise return to the mountaintop of football after suffering a setback last season.
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