Darius Cooper Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Bears vs Eagles game on Friday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 24, 2025
First receptions of 2025 in loss
Cooper caught both of his targets for seven yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 19, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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).
Nov 10, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 10, 2025
Dealing with shoulder issue
Cooper (shoulder) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 27, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 26, 2025
Officially cleared to play Wek 8
Cooper (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
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).
Oct 25, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 24, 2025
Questionable for Week 8
Cooper (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 23, 2025
Practice window opens
The Eagles announced Thursday that Cooper (shoulder) has been designated for return from IR.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 24, 2025
Sent to IR
The Eagles placed Cooper (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 21, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 8, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
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