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.

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