News surfaced early Sunday morning, January 11, involving the family of Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean, as his younger brother was taken into custody on a driving while intoxicated charge just hours before a major NFL playoff matchup.
According to reports first obtained by TMZ Sports, Beckett DeJean was arrested in the early morning hours on a first-offense DUI/OWI charge. Jail records reviewed by the outlet indicate the arrest occurred Sunday morning and is classified as a misdemeanor, though such charges can still carry meaningful legal consequences.
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“Cooper DeJean’s brother is in trouble with the law,” TMZ Sports reported, citing booking records that show Beckett DeJean was taken into custody for operating while intoxicated. While this is a first offense, penalties can include fines, license suspension, and, in some cases, jail time, depending on the outcome of the case.
Beckett DeJean is a former collegiate defensive back who played as a redshirt freshman for the South Dakota Coyotes. His older brother, Cooper, has emerged as one of the Eagles’ key defensive contributors, carving out a role in Philadelphia’s secondary throughout his NFL career.
The timing of the arrest added an extra layer of attention, as it came the same day the Eagles were set to face the San Francisco 49ers in a highly anticipated playoff contest with a 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff.
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As of press time, details surrounding the traffic stop itself have not been publicly released, and no further statements from the DeJean family have been made. Authorities have not disclosed whether alcohol testing was conducted at the scene or what led to the initial stop.