Nikki Garcia has sparked major romance rumors after sharing photos and videos from a recent trip to Philadelphia that appear to show her spending time with NFL standout Cooper DeJean.
The 42-year-old WWE Hall of Famer posted an Instagram roundup on Tuesday, Dec. 16, highlighting moments from her visit to the City of Brotherly Love. Among the clips was one that caught fans’ attention right away: Garcia smiling and posing in front of the locker of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, who is 22.
The two were also seen dancing and smiling together in another clip included in the montage, which was set to Alex Warren’s song “Ordinary.”
“So blessed for the people around me, new friends and old, who make life so special and fun 🤍✨🙏🏼,” Garcia wrote in the caption. She is the mother of 5-year-old son Matteo, whom she shares with ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev.
DeJean, an Iowa standout, added fuel to the speculation by commenting on a separate Instagram post from Garcia with an eagle emoji and a heart. That post featured more highlight moments from her Philadelphia trip.
The young Eagles star recently celebrated his 22nd birthday in memorable fashion, recording a pick-six and winning the Super Bowl alongside fellow birthday twin Saquon Barkley last February.
DeJean has previously been linked to college student Steph Wilfawn, who shared her excitement on Instagram when he was selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
During her time in Philadelphia, Garcia also attended a Flyers game, where she posed with the team’s mascot, Gritty, showing off her playful side.
The social media posts come about six months after Garcia spoke with PEOPLE about returning to WWE and choosing to keep parts of her personal life private following her 2024 divorce from Chigvintsev. While she’s selective about what she shares, Garcia said she does plan to introduce her son to her wrestling career when he’s older.
“I definitely will be bringing him to stuff because I really want him to see me in that light and see what I’ve done for 16 years and I want him to be a part of it,” she said. “I want to raise not only a gentleman, but someone who looks at women and sees how strong and empowering they are and honors that.”
For now, neither Garcia nor DeJean has confirmed a relationship — but fans are clearly watching closely.
