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Take it back Tuesday: Eagles make Riley Cooper their highest paid receiver

Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper was drafted out of the University of Florida. He was the 159th overall in the 2010 draft. Surrounded by former Eagles’ superstars DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, there was little pressure for Cooper to be a game-changer. Well known for his outside blocking abilities and special teams skills, he came into Philadelphia with a small role.

His first three years on the Eagles roster weren’t exactly anything to get excited about. He had 679 total receiving yards and five total touchdowns.