Riley Cooper

Riley Cooper

36-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Riley Cooper in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Released by the Eagles in February of 2016.
Not expected to be signed by Bucs
WRFree Agent
May 7, 2017
Cooper, who participated in the Bucs' rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis this weekend, is not expected to be signed by the team in the near future, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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The Bucs opted to kick the tires on the 29-year-old this weekend, but it doesn't appear the veteran did enough to warrant an immediate signing. Naturally, that doesn't close the door on a possible return later in the summer, and Cooper notably already has an advocate on the club in former Eagles teammate DeSean Jackson. However, the additions of Jackson, third-round pick Chris Godwin and promising CFL standout Derel Walker in the offseason have added to a crowded and much deeper wideout corps than the team boasted a year ago at this point. Additionally, after being out of the NFL last season, Cooper was unsurprisingly fighting off some rust throughout the three-day mini-camp.
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Measurables Review
How do Riley Cooper's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The Shuttle Time, and Cone Drill metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
230 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.56 sec
 
Shuttle Time*
4.15 sec
 
Cone Drill*
6.73 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
114 in
 
Hand Length
10.38 in
 
Arm Length
32.68 in
 
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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It's safe to say Cooper's 835-yard, eight-touchdown season from 2013 was a fluke. Despite receiving 11 more targets than in 2013 and catching eight more passes, Cooper somehow totaled 258 fewer yards and five fewer touchdowns in 2014. Even with Jeremy Maclin leaving for Kansas City, Cooper should still get stuck in a modest role due to the first-round selection of Nelson Agholor, who will be an immediate improvement over him. The development of Jordan Matthews and Zach Ertz should further contribute to Cooper's mediocrity.
Somehow Cooper went from a marginal fourth-year receiver caught on tape using a racial slur and in danger of being cut to an established starter in one of the best offenses in the league, and as a result he signed a five-year $22.5 million deal in February with $10 million guaranteed. Cooper’s unlikely ascent was due in part to a lack of depth after injuries struck the receiving corps, but he also acquitted himself well on the field with 9.9 YPT (6th among the league’s 56 80-target WR), 17.8 YPC (2nd) and six catches of 40 yards or more (T. 6th). Put differently, Cooper had more catches of 40-plus yards than Calvin Johnson or Dez Bryant on roughly half the targets. At 6-4, 230 and with 4.53 speed, Cooper meets the size/speed threshold for the typical No. 1 wideout. While he saw only 11 red-zone targets last year, his involvement in that area could pick up now that he’s a more established target for Nick Foles. That said, Jeremy Maclin will take the departed DeSean Jackson’s targets, second-year tight end Zach Ertz should see a bigger role in the offense and this year’s second round pick, Jordan Matthews could also make an impact.
Cooper would have likely served as Philadelphia's fourth receiver in 2013, but a season-ending ACL tear to Jeremy Maclin in July gave Cooper a chance to earn a starting role. Big and fast, Cooper could have some deep league appeal if he establishes himself as the team's top red-zone target at receiver.
While Jason Avant is the team’s No. 3 receiver, Cooper’s the team’s reserve wideout with big-play skills. At 6-3, 215, and with good speed for his size, Cooper averaged 19.7 YPC and 9.0 YPT last year on 35 targets. Cooper runs decent routes and isn’t afraid to take contact over the middle, but he was inconsistent last year, dropping four passes despite limited action. Cooper is by no means assured a role in the offense – or even a roster spot – but in the Eagles pass-heavy system that stars two slightly built speedsters in DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, Cooper has some upside if things break his way.
Cooper has the size and athleticism to make an impact some day in the Philadelphia offense, but Jason Avant and Steven Smith (when healthy) are a significant obstacles in the meantime. It's doubtful that he's worth drafting in any redraft leagues.
Cooper has upside and should make the team as long as he can beat out inferior Hank Baskett for the team's No. 5 receiver role.
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Trying out with Tampa
WRFree Agent
May 5, 2017
Cooper will have a tryout with the Buccaneers during their rookie camp, Adam Caplan of ESPN.com reports.
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WRFree Agent
February 8, 2016
Cooper was released by the Eagles on Monday.
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WRPhiladelphia Eagles
January 6, 2016
Cooper didn't catch a pass in Sunday's 35-30 win over the Giants.
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WRPhiladelphia Eagles
December 28, 2015
Cooper didn't see a target in Saturday's 38-24 loss to Washington.
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WRPhiladelphia Eagles
December 21, 2015
Cooper caught two balls for 22 yards in Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Cardinals.
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