The NFL officially docked Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean for what Fox Sports’ play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt jokingly — yet somewhat accurately — referred to as an “Allen Iverson step-over” in the Eagles’ Week 4 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
DeJean was flagged for taunting after he tackled Bucs running back Rachaad White early in Philadelphia’s 31–25 win. The flag came in the first quarter when DeJean stood over White and stared him down after the play. It was enough to trigger the league’s renewed emphasis on sportsmanship and, a few days later, the second-year cornerback was hit with a $11,593 fine.
During the telecast, Burkhardt’s partner in the booth, NFL legend Tom Brady, noted he’d had his fair share of defenders stand over him after throwing him to the ground or sacking him during his QB days. Brady also joked he often wished he could have reached out and hit those same guys “where the sun don’t shine.”
If you’re wondering why the number of the fine is so specific, that’s because taunting fines are standardized in the NFL. Players are hit with a $11,593 fine for their first offense and $17,389 for a second. Those receiving fines are allowed to appeal. The NFL posts weekly accountability summaries and the fine schedule itself, which spells out the amounts and the appeals process. The money accrued from these fines is given to league-supported charitable programs.
Cooper DeJean Not the Only Eagles Player Fined vs. the Buccaneers
Emilee Chinn | GettyBoth Eagles DB Cooper DeJean and DE Jalyx Hunt were hit with fines by the NFL for violations Week 4.
The discipline doled out by the league after after Week 4 didn’t stop with DeJean. Edge rusher Jalyx Hunt was also fined—twice—drawing fines of $6,834 each for a first-quarter blindside block and a third-quarter hip-drop tackle.
The blindside block was flagged on the field; the hip-drop fine was assessed and doled out after review. Tampa Bay, notably, didn’t receive any fines from the game.
The fine arrives amid a fast start to DeJean’s second NFL season. Through four games of 2025, he’s started every week and already logged 31 combined tackles with three pass breakups. The young DB brings a definite spark-plug energy, and his competitive nature may have played a part in why he was flagged in the first place. You can check out the play he was flagged on below:
DeJean Picking Up Where He Left Off This Season
His rookie year (2024) DeJean appeared in 16 games with nine starts and, remarkably, didn’t allow a touchdown in coverage while finishing as an AP Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist.
He also doubled as a return man on special teams, returning 21 punts for 211 yards, often flipping field position when the offense needed a jolt.
His signature moment — at least so far — came on his 22nd birthday in Super Bowl 59, when he jumped a Patrick Mahomes throw and took it 38 yards to the house, becoming the first player ever to score a Super Bowl touchdown on his birthday. That sequence did plenty to elevate his profile around the league.
The young corner is so versatile, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and company cross-trained him at safety, where he took snaps during camp practices this past summer.
“I’ve definitely gotten more comfortable,” DeJean said about safety, via the Philly Voice. “It took a few practices to get comfortable back there, to understand how much space you’re working with, reading run-pass from a different perspective. Took a few practices, but I’m definitely definitely starting to feel more comfortable at that position.”
He’s still at corner now, but having players with the type of malleability DeJean has is never a bad thing. He may just need to cool it with the Allen Iverson imitations.
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