Darius Cooper - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Nine catches in rookie season Cooper appeared in 13 regular-season games in his rookie season, finishing with nine catches for 92 yards.

Impact All nine of Cooper's catches came in the final seven weeks of the season, with a season-high three coming in Week 18 with the Eagles resting their starters. Credit for Cooper for earning a spot on the active roster from Week 1 as an undrafted free agent and for improving throughout the year, but it will take a shakeup to the Eagles' receiver room this offseason for him to have a shot at a fantasy-relevant role.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles Locker Room Interviews: December 31, 2025 Jordan Mailata discusses the progress made by the offense through the course of the regular season as several starters will rest Sunday agai...

JANUARY 1 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Ties season high with two catches Cooper caught both of his targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Raiders.

Impact Both of Cooper's receptions came in garbage time with the Eagles leading 31-0 in the fourth quarter. The rookie wideout is now up to five catches on the season, all of which have come in the last four weeks.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Longest catch of season Monday Cooper recorded a 19-yard reception on his lone target in Monday's 22-19 overtime loss to the Chargers.

Impact Cooper finished fourth among Philadelphia wideouts in snaps, taking the field for 21 of the Eagles' 71 offensive plays (30 percent). He came through with his longest play of the season in the fourth quarter, when he took a pass from Jalen Hurts for a 19-yard catch and run. So long as top wideouts A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith stay healthy, the undrafted rookie out of Tarleton State is unlikely to see his role on offense expand.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First receptions of 2025 in loss Cooper caught both of his targets for seven yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact The Tarleton State product played 12 offensive snaps and operated as the Eagles' No. 4 wideout in the Week 12 loss. He finished with the sixth-most receiving yards on the team, ahead of Jahan Dotson (who went without a catch on one target). Cooper has appeared in just seven games this season, contributing on both offense (72 snaps) and special teams (37 snaps). He's expected to play a similar role in the Week 13 matchup against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barely plays in Week 11 Cooper went without a target while playing three of the Eagles' 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Lions.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Tarleton State was active for the third game in a row but is still in search of his first career reception. He finished a distant fourth among Philadelphia wideouts in playing time Week 11, with his four percent snap share trailing DeVonta Smith (97), A.J. Brown (93) and Jahan Dotson (32).

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Monday's game Cooper (shoulder) returned during the second quarter of Monday's game against the Packers, Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Cooper briefly left Monday's game after sustaining a shoulder injury in the first quarter, but he was back on the field in the second frame for the Eagles' third offensive possession of the contest. The undrafted free agent has not recorded a catch or target across four-regular season games entering Week 10.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder issue Cooper (shoulder) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest against the Packers.

Impact Cooper suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter of the game, placing some doubt on his ability to return to the field during Monday Night Football. In his absence, Xavier Gipson could stand to see some additional snaps with the offensive unit.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No looks as third wideout Cooper served as the Eagles' third wide receiver for Sunday's 38-20 win over the Giants but did not receive a single target.

Impact Cooper's return from a shoulder injury was well-timed, as it gave the Eagles added wideout depth in the absence of A.J. Brown (hamstring). While Cooper did see the field for 25 offensive snaps, Jalen Hurts didn't look his way with any of his 20 pass attempts. Even if Brown remains out following the team's Week 9 bye, Cooper's fantasy value will likely remain limited.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially cleared to play Wek 8 Cooper (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Cooper was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the undrafted rookie has been officially cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a shoulder injury he sustained against the Rams in Week 3. Cooper saw the field on both special teams and in a rotational role on offense prior to his injury, but he could see more snaps at wide receiver in Week 8 due to the absence of A.J. Brown (hamstring).

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off injured reserve The Eagles activated Cooper (shoulder) off injured reserve Saturday, and he remains questionable for Sunday's Week 8 contest against the Giants.

Impact Cooper hurt his shoulder in Week 3 against the Rams and subsequently landed on IR. He was designated to return Thursday and logged a pair of full practices to end the week, though he's still questionable to play Sunday. Prior to getting hurt, Cooper had a minor role on offense, logging 20 offensive snaps over three games without seeing a target. However, if he's able to suit up Sunday, Cooper could be a bit more involved since top wideout A.J. Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 8 Cooper (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Cooper was designated for return from injured reserve Thursday, opening his 21-day practice window, but he's yet to be activated after practicing in full Friday. Cooper has yet to see a target on offense through three appearances this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens The Eagles announced Thursday that Cooper (shoulder) has been designated for return from IR.

Impact Cooper will now begin a 21-day window wherein he can practice without counting against the 53-man roster limit. Philadelphia can activate him to the active roster at any time in that span, making his earliest possible return date Sunday versus the Giants. Once fully healthy, Cooper will resume handling a depth role in the Eagles' wide receiver corps. He suited up for the team's first three regular-season games, during which time he wasn't targeted.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles open WR Darius Cooper's practice window The former undrafted wide receiver has been out since Week 3.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Sent to IR The Eagles placed Cooper (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Cooper is expected to be sidelined until after Philadelphia's bye in Week 9 due to a shoulder injury sustained during Sunday's win over the Rams. The issue reportedly won't require surgery. In his stead, John Metchie becomes positioned for an uptick in opportunities behind A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles place Nolan Smith, 2 others on IR ahead of Tampa Bay game

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed linebacker Nolan Smith and two other players on injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return due to shoulder injury Cooper has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Rams due to a shoulder injury, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Cooper suffered the injury during a kick return, which has been deemed severe enough for him to miss the rest of Sunday's contest. John Metchie will be the Eagles' fourth wide receiver behind A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson the rest of the way due to Cooper's injury.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Cooper says making the Eagles' roster is just the start of his journey After going undrafted out of Tarleton State, Darius Cooper joins one of the best wide receiver rooms in the NFL.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Eagles Players Press Conferences: August 27, 2025 Hear from the following Eagles players: DT Gabe Hall, QB Sam Howell (6:10), T Fred Johnson (13:29) and WR Darius Cooper (20:57)

AUGUST 27, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Howie Roseman, Sirianni explain why Eagles kept Darius Cooper on their roster Howie Roseman explains the reasoning behind keeping an Eagles camp and preseason favorite.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Eagles UDFA 'Has This Ability' That Helped Him Win Spot On 53-Man Roster PHILADELPHIA – Howie Roseman saw Darius Cooper on cutdown day in a pair of shorts and T-shirt and marveled. “You're looking at him and you'r...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • SI.COM

Eagles Training Camp observations: Young wide receivers continue to impress Johnny Wilson, Darius Cooper follow up preseason performance with strong practice

AUGUST 9, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Bengals vs. Eagles Postgame Roundup: Who is Darius Cooper? Find out who else improved their roster standing after Thursday night's preseason win.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Puts up 82 yards in pro debut Cooper caught six of seven targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 34-27 preseason win over Cincinnati.

Impact He got his first target on Philadelphia's second drive and his final look at the 10-minute mark of the third quarter, getting extensive playing time with second-string quarterback Tanner McKee on a night when the Eagles rested most of their starters. Cooper is an undrafted rookie out of FCS Tarleton State, where he had 1,450 receiving yards and 14 TDs last season. He then ran a 4.49 40 at his pro day, which is a solid time relative to his dense build (listed at 5-foot-11, 213 pounds). Cooper is now making his case for a depth job in Philadelphia, where No. 3 receiver Jahan Dotson appears vulnerable to a challenge.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals vs. Eagles Locker Room Interviews: August 7, 2025 After the Eagles' 34-27 win over the Bengals, hear from the following players: Jihaad Campbell, Darius Cooper (3:36), Kelee Ringo (11:05), T...

AUGUST 8, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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Eagles place Nolan Smith, 2 others on IR ahead of Tampa Bay game