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EaglesCooper DeJean Flagged for Step-Over Taunt on Rachaad White

Under the NFL’s tightened sportsmanship emphasis, outlets expect a fine, though no league discipline has been announced.

Overview

  • DeJean received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the first quarter after stepping over Buccaneers running back Rachaad White following an open-field tackle.
  • A widely shared clip from the Rate the Refs account showed the step-over and the immediate flag.
  • Recent coverage notes the NFL has been issuing fines for taunting and similar gestures this season, and reporters suggest DeJean could be next, pending a decision.
  • The cornerback still delivered a strong performance with nine tackles and two passes defended in Philadelphia’s Week 4 victory that moved the team to 4-0.
  • Media framed the gesture as a nod to Allen Iverson’s famous step-over, drawing praise from some Eagles fans and criticism from others online.