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NFL Fines Eagles’ Cooper DeJean $11,593 for Iverson-Style Step-Over

The penalty underscores the league’s tightened taunting enforcement and standardized first-offense fines this season.

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Sep 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper Dejean (33) in the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The league cited unsportsmanlike conduct and taunting for DeJean’s step-over after a tackle in Philadelphia’s Week 4 win over Tampa Bay.
  • The on-field flag for the gesture resulted in a 15-yard penalty that granted the Buccaneers a first down.
  • Taunting fines are standardized at $11,593 for a first offense, can be appealed, and the money is directed to league-supported charities.
  • The Eagles have multiple recent discipline cases, including Jalen Carter’s $11,593 taunting fine and a separate $57,222 fine for spitting earlier this season.
  • Eagles edge rusher Jalyx Hunt was fined $6,834 each for a blindside block and a hip-drop tackle from the same game, while no Buccaneers fines were reported.