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Eagles Suffer Triple Punishment Just Before Broncos Game & Cooper DeJean Gets the Worst of It

Originally posted on EssentiallySports | By Sehaj Kour | Last updated Oct 4, 2025 4:52 PM ET

The Philadelphia Eagles’ dream start to the 2025 season hit a sour note in Week 4, and no one felt it more than second-year safety Cooper DeJean . Heading into the matchup against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , DeJean tied for the team lead in tackles (22) through the first three games and quickly became a cornerstone of Nick Sirianni’s undefeated squad.

But the momentum didn’t last. What began as another chance to extend their perfect record turned into a costly afternoon for DeJean and the Eagles’ defense.

Under the NFL’s current rules, a first-time taunting offense carries a fine of $11,593 at 5:04 remaining, and the amount jumps to $17,389 for a second violation. Unfortunately for DeJean, this isn’t his first run-in with the league’s penalty system.

The NFL fined #Eagles DB Cooper DeJean $11,593 for unsportsmanlike conduct/taunting — the Allen Iverson stepover that also got him flagged in last week’s win over Tampa Bay. pic.twitter.com/Obss31xXsz

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 4, 2025

In Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, he was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct. And he’s not alone. Linebacker Nolan Smith received the same fine for taunting in that same game, while defensive tackle Jalen Carter was hit with the identical penalty for a similar violation against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3.

Another violation is by Jalyx Hunt at 4:27 remaining for unnecessary roughness, described as a blindside block. The amount is $6824.

That makes three separate Eagles defenders facing fines for taunting in just four weeks. A concerning pattern for a team trying to maintain its composure during a 4-0 start.

This article first appeared on EssentiallySports and was syndicated with permission.

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