Tampabay.com · May 5, 2017
Could Riley Cooper catch on with the Bucs?
TAMPA — Riley Cooper hasn't caught a pass in the NFL since 2015, hasn't been on a roster in 15 months, but the former Clearwater Central Catholic and Gators star took a humbling first step back Friday.
He is working out as a tryout player at Bucs rookie minicamp.
"I'm excited about it and trying to make the best of it," said Cooper, 29, who wore a No. 17 jersey at practice. "I'm a hometown Tampa boy, so it's cool to be back."
Cooper, 29, spent six years with the Eagles, peaking with an eight-touchdown season in 2013. That landed him a five-year, $22-million contract, but his production dropped off. After catching only 21 passes and two touchdowns in 2015, he was cut loose.
