NFL Fines Eagles CB Cooper DeJean for Taunting — Slightly Less Than Jalen Carter’s Week 3 Penalty
Philadelphia, PA – September 29, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a gritty 31-25 win, but one of their rising stars found himself at the center of another league discipline headline. The game’s most talked-about moment wasn’t a touchdown, but a celebration.
Cornerback Cooper DeJean drew a 15-yard taunting penalty in the second half after mimicking Allen Iverson’s iconic “stepover” by stepping across a fallen Buccaneers receiver. The gesture sparked boos in the stadium and a quick flag from officials.
Cooper DeJean did the Iverson Stepover and got flagged for taunting…
— Barstool Philly (@BarstoolPhilly) September 28, 2025
No. Fun. League.
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On Monday, the NFL announced DeJean has been fined
The punishment is slightly less than the
Head coach Nick Sirianni downplayed the incident but emphasized accountability:
DeJean, meanwhile, remains one of the Eagles’ most promising young defenders. His physical playstyle and swagger have already made him a fan favorite, but moments like this reveal the fine line between confidence and costly penalties.
For the Eagles, the flag didn’t change the outcome, but it did erase valuable field position in a tight contest. Analysts noted that penalties like this could swing bigger games down the line.
The league’s stance is clear: celebrations that cross into taunting will be punished financially. For DeJean, the $10,000 fine is a first-time reminder of the microscope every Eagles star is under in 2025.
Tytus Howard Shares Touching Story of His Father Raising Three Kids Alone After Family Hardship
Houston, TX – September 25, 2025
The Houston Texans have leaned heavily on their veteran offensive tackle to protect C.J. Stroud, but behind his steady presence on Sundays is a story of resilience that started long before the NFL.
Growing up in Monroeville, Alabama, he witnessed firsthand the weight of sacrifice. His father stepped into both roles — strict protector and nurturing caregiver — after family hardship left him raising three children alone.
Years later, when life had stabilized and Howard had already become a first-round draft pick and a cornerstone of Houston’s line, his mother returned. Rather than holding on to anger, his father chose forgiveness, uniting the family once more. For Howard, that moment of grace still defines his outlook on loyalty and second chances.
Since being drafted 23rd overall in 2019, Howard has played 80 games for the Texans, becoming a reliable starter at right tackle. His best season came in 2024, when he started all 16 games and posted a 72.3 PFF grade, allowing just four sacks across more than 1,000 snaps. In 2025, he remains the anchor on the right side, logging every offensive snap through three weeks.
The Texans invested heavily in him, signing a three-year, $56 million extension that runs through 2025. While not always in the spotlight, his steady play and resilience have made him a fan favorite, often praised as the
Now, with the Texans off to an 0-3 start, Howard’s leadership is needed more than ever. His story off the field mirrors the role he plays on it — a steadying presence, built on grit, family values, and the quiet strength of a man who understands what it means to endure hardship and keep moving forward.
