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Riley Cooper | Wide Receiver

Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Age / DOB:  (25) / 9/9/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 222
College: Florida
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Riley Cooper caught three passes for 32 yards in the Eagles' Week 17 loss to the Giants.
Cooper started the final five games of the season thanks to DeSean Jackson's season-ending rib injury. During that span, he managed just 13 catches for 138 yards and two touchdowns. Cooper certainly has red-zone skills at 6'3/222 and is a plus blocker, but he's not a true starting NFL wideout. There's not much Dynasty appeal here even with Jeremy Maclin's contract up after the 2013 season. Sun, Dec 30, 2012 07:05:00 PM

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Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper caught three passes for 20 yards and a touchdown against the Bengals in Thursday night's Week 15 loss.

Cooper got the start at flanker again this week and was second on the team with seven targets. His score came from 11 yards out in the second quarter and was the Eagles' only touchdown of the night. Cooper and the Eagles will host the Redskins in Week 16. In Week 11 versus the Skins, Cooper had his best game of the season, catching five passes for 61 yards. We still don't like him as anything more than a WR4.
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 12:50:00 AM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper caught four passes for 37 yards in the Eagles' Week 14 win over the Bucs.

Cooper was third on the team with nine targets and played virtually every snap, but he never got a chance on any of his patented red-zone fades. When asked to simply run slants and outs, he's doesn't get enough separation -- even against the Bucs' league-worst secondary. Cooper will not be a viable fantasy option against the Bengals on Thursday night. He has seven catches for 75 yards and one touchdown in the last three weeks combined.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 06:31:00 PM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper led all Eagles wideouts in Week 13 snaps with 62.

Cooper, Jeremy Maclin (61 snaps) and Jason Avant (15) all ended up with five targets. Meanwhile, undersized speedster Damaris Johnson played just five snaps and saw one target. Cooper is going to play every down as the team's best blocking wideout, but the majority of his looks will come on quick slants and goal-line fades. He's just a boom-or-bust option for owners in TD-heavy leagues down the stretch.
Source: Reuben Frank on Twitter
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 09:03:00 AM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper caught two passes for 31 yards and a touchdown in Philadelphia's Week 13 loss to the Cowboys.

Starting in place of DeSean Jackson, Cooper worked Cowboys CB Brandon Carr for a circus catch on his 15-yard score in the third quarter, but had an otherwise quiet night. He drew just five looks from rookie QB Nick Foles, who did a surprisingly good job of spreading around his targets. Cooper flashes occasional signs of brilliance, but not nearly enough to make him worth stretch-run consideration as a WR3.
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 12:48:00 AM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Riley Cooper will take DeSean Jackson's (IR, ribs) place in the starting lineup.

Undrafted rookie Damaris Johnson has been considered the backup flanker while Cooper has been working behind Jeremy Maclin at split end. But Johnson is just 5'8/170 and is more of a situational deep threat than starting wideout. Cooper has shown solid red-zone chops in his limited opportunities at 6'3/222 and is much better in the blocking game. Regardless, neither is a strong fantasy option with Nick Foles shakily executing a conservative game plan.
Related: Damaris Johnson
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 09:38:00 AM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper caught just one pass for seven yards in Week 12 versus Carolina.

After catching five passes in Week 11, Cooper was targeted just two times on Monday night. The former Florida Gator isn't a fantasy option, even if Jason Avant (hamstring) continues to miss time.
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 12:50:00 AM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Eagles WR Riley Cooper (knee) practiced in full on Saturday and is listed as probable for Week 12 on Monday night.

Cooper missed practice early in the week with some inflammation but was a full participant on Friday and Saturday. He'll serve as Philly's No. 3 receiver once again with Jason Avant (hamstring) out, but Cooper's no more than a WR4 in fantasy.
Sat, Nov 24, 2012 03:42:00 PM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Eagles WR Riley Cooper (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Although Cooper wasn't mentioned in Andy Reid's pre-practice injury report, beat writer Jeff McLane reports he was dealing with inflammation following Sunday's loss to the Redskins. Cooper's status for Week 12 is unclear. Even if he suits up, he won't be a viable WR3.
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 04:20:00 PM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper caught five passes for 61 yards at the Redskins in Week 11.

Picking up extra snaps in place of Jason Avant (hamstring), Cooper played outside in three-wide sets, pushing Jeremy Maclin into the slot. His eight targets were second only to DeSean Jackson's nine. Cooper won't be a recommended fantasy option in Week 12 versus the Panthers regardless of Avant's status.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 08:27:00 PM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper will be the Eagles' No. 3 wideout this week.

Jason Avant (hamstring) is out. Cooper has excellent size (6'3/222) and hands, but separation has always been an issue. He's best used as a red-zone threat, where he caught a goal-line fade from Michael Vick in the first quarter of last week's loss to the Cowboys. Regardless, Cooper won't be on the fantasy radar this week as the fourth option in the passing game.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 08:54:00 AM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper (collarbone) acted as the Eagles' No. 4 wideout in Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Lions.

Cooper was finally active after missing the first five games. He contributed on special teams and caught two passes for 18 yards out of four-wide sets. Cooper will be a name to watch if Jeremy Maclin or DeSean Jackson goes down at any point.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 09:03:00 AM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper (probable, collarbone) is expected to make his season debut in Week 5 against the Steelers.

Cooper will likely slide into the lineup as the Eagles' fourth receiver, pushing Mardy Gilyard to an inactive status. The former Florida Gator, Cooper is more of a slot receiver and red zone threat for Michael Vick. He played in all 16 games in 2011, catching 16 passes for 315 yards and a touchdown.
Sun, Oct 7, 2012 09:47:00 AM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper (collarbone) is meeting with a doctor Monday in an effort to get cleared.

Cooper's timing isn't good. Even if he's cleared for Week 4, Jeremy Maclin (hip) is expected back and DeSean Jackson came out of Sunday's loss healthy. Cooper will eventually slide back in as the No. 4 wideout.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 12:25:00 PM
Riley Cooper - WR - Eagles

Riley Cooper (collarbone) is targeting Week 4 for his return.

After missing more than six weeks, Cooper will have to battle to get his No. 4 wideout job back from Damaris Johnson.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
Wed, Sep 19, 2012 12:18:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Michael Vick
2Nick Foles
3Matt Barkley
4Dennis Dixon
5G.J. Kinne
RB1LeSean McCoy
2Bryce Brown
3Felix Jones
4Chris Polk
5Matthew Tucker
GLB1LeSean McCoy
2Bryce Brown
3RB1LeSean McCoy
2Bryce Brown
FB1Emil Igwenagu
WR11DeSean Jackson
2Jason Avant
3Damaris Johnson
4Ifeanyi Momah
5B.J. Cunningham
WR21Jeremy Maclin
2Arrelious Benn
3Riley Cooper
4Russell Shepard
5Greg Salas
WR31Jason Avant
TE1James Casey
2Brent Celek
3Zach Ertz
4Clay Harbor
5Derek Carrier
K1Alex Henery