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Brother of Eagles' Cooper DeJean Arrested for OWI in Iowa

Published 12 January 2026

In the early hours of Sunday morning, Beckett DeJean, the younger brother of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, was arrested in Iowa on a charge of operating while intoxicated. The 20-year-old was booked into the Ida County Jail at approximately 1:09 a.m. local time, according to booking records from the Ida County Sheriff's Office. This first offense, classified as a misdemeanor under Iowa law, carries potential penalties including fines, a driver's license suspension and up to a year in jail, as outlined by the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Beckett DeJean was released from custody later that day, though specific details about the circumstances leading to the traffic stop remain limited. He previously participated in the University of South Dakota's football program as a defensive back, serving on the scout team during the 2023 and 2024 seasons without appearing in any games. The arrest occurred just hours before the Eagles' NFC wild-card playoff matchup against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET.

Cooper DeJean, 22, the oldest of three brothers including Beckett and Jaxx, has emerged as a standout...

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