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NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026
Cooper led the Eagles in offensive snap percentage but ranked only fifth in targets with three, indicating high playing time without corresponding target volume.PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026
Cooper made key plays for the Eagles, including a 17-yard completion on third-and-10 at the Cowboys' 12 where he made a run-after-catch zig-zagging through the Dallas secondary to help set up a touchdown drive. He also downed a 48-yard Braden Mann punt at the Dallas two-yard line, contributing on both offense and special teams.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Darius Cooper is active for Week 7 and expected to continue flashing with increased opportunities due to the absence of DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks. The source specifically notes the potential for Cooper to continue to flash in this game.PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026
Will be among the Eagles' top receiving options in Week 7 with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks ruled out. The Cowboys' defense is noted as so bad that these replacement receivers could still have chances to succeed on Monday night.NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026
Cooper is listed as a potential receiver option for the Eagles if both Smith and Wicks miss Monday night's game against Dallas.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Despite being the team's best blocking receiver and coming off a career receiving performance in Week 5, Darius Cooper was rewarded with the fifth-most snaps of any pass-catcher and just two targets—the same as Elijah Moore and Carson Steele—despite having worked well with Tanner McKee in the past and with Smith and Wicks playing through injuries; the source criticizes the coaching staff for not getting one of their more inspiring offensive options more involved.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Cooper ran a lovely route on a play-action throw from Tanner McKee under center that the source praised as beautiful. However, the source also criticized the offensive staff for asking Cooper to make blocks that his pre-snap position gave him almost no chance of making, noting this wasn't the only time the staff put him in that situation. The blocking assignment was described as a joke, with Cooper unable to execute the protection scheme the Eagles were asking of him.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Receiver executed an excellent route on under-center play action, demonstrating playmaking potential against the Panthers secondary. The source states: 'For a moment, we get a lovely route from Darius Cooper and an excellent throw from McKee.' This play showed that there are plays to be made against this secondary, though the route was negated by a holding penalty on Johnny Mundt. The route and throw deserve credit and illustrate that the Eagles can execute individual plays effectively when the scheme allows.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Cooper had a 10-yard touchdown reception with :03 left in the half on October 4 against the Los Angeles Rams, which was the Eagles' last home touchdown before Dameon Pierce's two-yard TD run snapped the 57-minute, 21-second home scoring drought.PositiveUsageOct 18, 2026
Continuing an impressive streak heading into Week 6; benefits from several years of connection with starting QB Tanner McKee, positioning him as a target in the offense.NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026
Active receiver for the Eagles in Week 6.PositiveRoleOct 17, 2026
Darius Cooper has been making crucial catches on the field for the Eagles amid the team's injuries to key receivers. The source highlights Cooper's contributions and notes that he has been active in the community, visiting childhood cancer patients for the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative.PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026
Cooper caught a touchdown pass from Hurts in the Eagles' loss to Jacksonville, demonstrating involvement in the passing game during a game where Hurts moved the Eagles into a winning position before the offense collapsed.NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
On a poorly designed passing play, Cooper might have come open but Lemon's route got in the way of his route, exemplifying the Eagles' tendency to make their own job harder with awkward spacing and route design.PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
Cooper led the Eagles in receiving for the second straight week with three targets producing two catches for 71 yards, including a 62-yard touchdown reception. He's now up to four touchdowns on seven receptions through five games—the first Eagles WR to reach 4 receiving TDs in the first 5 games since Jeremy Maclin in 2014. Despite his success, four players had more targets than Cooper in this game, indicating he deserves more opportunities and the Eagles need to be more intentional about getting him the ball.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Cooper led the Eagles in receiving with 71 yards on just three targets in Week 5, playing the most snaps of any Eagles wide receiver. The source notes he is a good player and suggests the Eagles should be more intentional about getting him involved.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Cooper scored his fourth touchdown of the season on a 62-yard catch-and-run play against Jacksonville. Facing one-on-one coverage against cornerback Montaric Brown, Cooper stutter-stepped with a clean release off the line, gained separation, caught a Jalen Hurts pass, made a move inside, and outran the Jacksonville secondary for the score to help the Eagles take a 14-7 lead. Hurts praised the play: 'he made a hell of a play.'PositiveProjectionOct 11, 2026
Cooper caught a 62-yard touchdown reception on third down from Jalen Hurts for a 14-7 lead with 5:31 left in the first half; it was his sixth catch of the season, four of which were touchdowns. The source notes Jacksonville had not given up a first-half touchdown this season before the Eagles scored twice against them in the second quarter.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
With DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown both ruled out, Cooper is one of five active receivers for the Eagles in Week 5, alongside Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Elijah Moore, and Britain Covey.NegativeProjectionOct 11, 2026
Darius Cooper is projected as a starting WR for an Eagles offense the source describes as undermanned and struggling to move the ball; the source does not envision this offense scoring a lot of points and predicts a 22-11 Eagles loss.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Darius Cooper, a young Eagles receiver, has found ways to be impactful in the first few games and is positioned to see expanded opportunity in Week 5 with WR1 DeVonta Smith out. The source highlights him as one of the young receivers stepping up to fill the void.PositiveRoleOct 10, 2026
Appears to be emerging in the Eagles' receiver depth chart, suggesting he is gaining playing time and opportunity in the offense, which further reduces the team's need to pursue external receiver acquisitions.PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026
Saw more snaps and targets than Makai Lemon in Week 4; source notes it will be interesting to see if that trend continues in London with Smith and Brown out.PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026
If both Hollywood Brown and DeVonta Smith are unavailable, Cooper will be among the five active receivers for the Eagles against Jacksonville, providing depth at the position.PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026
Darius Cooper, an undrafted free agent signed by the Eagles following the 2025 NFL Draft, earned a spot on the 53-man roster as a rookie with 9 catches, 92 yards, and over 200 snaps on offense while also contributing significantly on special teams. In his second season, Cooper has elevated his game and is taking on increased responsibility despite the Eagles' offseason additions of Makai Lemon, Hollywood Brown, and Elijah Moore to the wide receiver room.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Cooper scored both Eagles touchdowns in the game; the source praises him for making a fantastic play on his first 18-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter, turning into "Randy Moss for a moment" with an outstanding catch despite poor receiver spacing and Hurts drifting backward outside the pocket. On his second touchdown just before halftime, Cooper did a good job uncovering at the back of the end zone and deserves praise in an otherwise miserable offensive review.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Cooper outsnapped Makai Lemon as WR2 while also playing a significant role on special teams with a punt coverage tackle. He led the team with seven targets, converting three catches for 33 yards and two touchdowns, validating the call for increased playing time.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Cooper led the Eagles with 7 targets and scored 2 touchdowns, demonstrating Hurts' trust and his value as a pass-catcher and blocker. Three of his five receptions this season have resulted in touchdowns. He made a great effort to snag one TD out of the air to prevent an interception, then got wide open in the back of the end zone for his second score. Cooper is the Eagles' best blocking receiver and among NFL leaders in special teams tackles, yet saw zero targets in Week 1 and zero targets in Week 3 despite playing the fifth-most snaps of any Eagles receiver.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Darius Cooper caught two touchdowns against the Rams, two weeks after catching the first touchdown of his career; on his first score, he leaped over and grabbed the ball out of safety Quentin Lake's hands, and on his second TD, Hurts found him wide open in the middle of the end zone in the last seconds of the first half.NegativeRoleOct 3, 2026
Competing receiver who could still get more chances than usual while also playing on special teams, though Elijah Moore's increased snap count last week suggests Cooper's offensive role may be limited.PositiveUsageOct 3, 2026
Despite scoring the game-winning TD against the Titans and excelling on special teams with head coach approval, Cooper received only 4 snaps on offense against the Bears—fewer than Elijah Moore and the fewest of any skill position player except Tank Bigsby. With DeVonta Smith set to miss a few games, Cooper should finally get the offensive opportunity he deserves.NegativeRoleOct 2, 2026
Could get more chances than usual while also playing on special teams with Smith and Brown out, though Moore played more snaps last week despite being a healthy scratch in the first two games, suggesting the Eagles may prefer Moore on offense.PositiveInjuryOct 1, 2026
Cooper is listed as full participation for the second consecutive day with a knee injury and is ready to play.NegativeRoleOct 1, 2026
Darius Cooper is among the healthy receivers the Eagles could rely on if DeVonta Smith is unavailable for Week 4. With Smith, Dallas Goedert, and Hollywood Brown all dealing with injuries or practice limitations, the Eagles' receiving depth would be reduced to Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Elijah Moore, and Britain Covey, with Xavier Gipson available on the practice squad.NegativeInjurySep 30, 2026
Cooper is listed with a knee injury but participated in full capacity, indicating he is available for the Rams game.NegativeUsageSep 30, 2026
Despite making the game-winning touchdown grab in Week 2, Cooper received the fifth-most playing time of any Eagles receiver in Week 3 but was not targeted at all, indicating inconsistent offensive usage.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
With Hollywood Brown and Dallas Goedert out, Darius Cooper is expected to handle increased receiving production in the Eagles' passing game against the Bears.NegativeUsageSep 23, 2026
Darius Cooper has been involved in the Eagles' only two 1st-down conversions through two games: a 23-yard reception on 1st and 17 against the Titans in the 4th quarter (caught 5 yards beyond the line of scrimmage on a good Jalen Hurts progression, though not the first read) and a touchdown on 1st and goal from the 3-yard line. The Eagles have converted just 2 of 28 1st downs against the Titans (7.1%) and 0 of 28 against the Commanders, ranking 31st in success rate on 1st down.PositiveUsageSep 23, 2026
Cooper was 2-26 in Week 2 but caught the game-winning touchdown against the Titans, demonstrating clutch performance in a critical moment despite limited overall production.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
Scored the game-winning touchdown on a play that exemplified the Eagles' schematic advantage against the Titans. Cooper benefited from a secondary communication breakdown when the Eagles used Smith's motion, added a switch release, and exploited Tennessee's coverage error. This was not an individual miracle play but rather the Eagles identifying an opponent-specific weakness (Titans' communication issues with motion and late shifts from Week 1 film) and forcing the Titans to communicate with the game on the line. Shipley's blitz pickup gave Hurts time for the coverage bust to develop.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
The Eagles use 12 personnel and bring Cooper tight to the formation, creating something close to a nine-man box. With only two legitimate vertical threats in the formation, the Titans do not have to respect play-action enough to create hesitation. The linebackers can attack downhill and meet the run in the backfield. The Eagles are repeatedly asking the line to create movement against unfavorable numbers while giving the second level no reason to slow down. The design is contributing to run game failures.PositiveUsageSep 22, 2026
Caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the back of the end zone in Eagles' 24-20 win over Tennessee; part of strong receiving corps performance.PositiveUsageSep 22, 2026
Cooper caught the game-winning TD pass in the back of the end zone in Week 2 vs Titans, demonstrating the Eagles' wide receiver room is delivering and that every player in the room is capable of making plays.PositiveBreakoutSep 21, 2026
Dramatically increased his involvement in Week 2 after minimal usage in Week 1; his snap count percentage increased by 26% as he logged three targets for 26 yards and the game-winning touchdown. The source praises his performance, noting he would have had more yardage if not for an overthrown pass, and recommends the Eagles continue to give him a role based on his offensive flashes and special teams work.PositiveBreakoutSep 21, 2026
Cooper scored his first career touchdown on the game-winning play in Week 2, catching a pass from Hurts in the end zone with the Eagles facing first-and-goal from the three-yard line. The source notes Cooper is a dirty work receiver who plays special teams and typically blocks or runs pick plays, making his two-catch, 26-yard performance with the decisive TD a significant moment for a reserve contributor who rarely gets opportunities.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Cooper delivered the game-winning catch on the Eagles' final drive, hauling in a 3-yard touchdown pass with 9 seconds remaining to secure a 24-20 comeback victory. Though he did not accumulate large stats overall, the source emphasizes he 'came up with the biggest catch of the day in the game's final seconds,' establishing him as a clutch target in critical moments.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Cooper scored his first career touchdown on the game-winning drive, a play where he was left open but had to go up and get the ball while staying in bounds. He also had the second-longest reception of the game with a 23-yard catch-and-run and nearly had another grab had Hurts not put the ball slightly too far out in front. According to Cooper, he was supposed to set a pick for DeVonta Smith on the game-winning TD but Smith fell down, leaving Cooper wide open. The source notes that good things happen when Hurts throws to Cooper and that the Eagles did themselves a disservice by not targeting him in Week 1, suggesting he deserves a role in the offense.PositiveBreakoutSep 21, 2026
Cooper caught his first career touchdown in memorable fashion, scoring the game-winning three-yard TD with 9 seconds to play. He finished with two catches on three targets for 26 yards; his first catch was a 23-yard reception down the middle on a first-and-17 with less than eight minutes to play. The source emphasizes: "Darius Cooper catching the first touchdown of his career—and making it memorable."PositiveUsageSep 20, 2026
Cooper was targeted multiple times in crucial moments, including a 23-yard catch-and-run conversion on 1st-and-17 and the game-winning touchdown reception on 1st-and-goal from the 3-yard line; the commentary notes 'Feed him!' indicating strong performance and potential role expansion.PositiveRoleSep 20, 2026
Cooper caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts in the end zone with seconds remaining to secure the Eagles' 24-20 victory over the Titans, capping a nine-play, 65-yard drive.PositiveRoleSep 20, 2026
Caught the game-winning touchdown pass with 9 seconds remaining in Q4 on a drive led by Jalen Hurts; showed great awareness getting both feet down in the back of the endzone before falling out of bounds. The Eagles won 24-20 over the Titans.PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Cooper, a wide receiver, finished sixth on the Eagles in tackles on Sunday with four while playing special teams. The source notes this is an impressive number—special teams coordinator Michael Clay noted that Jeremiah Trotter Jr. led the Eagles in this category last season with 18, so Cooper generated 22.22% of last year's high mark in just one game. Between shining in offseason practices and playing hard on special teams, Cooper is earning the right to play on offense, and it would be nice to see the Eagles reward him with more offensive snaps.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Darius Cooper was a beast on special teams in Week 1, logging four tackles in one game. He did not see a target on offense despite looking more ready to help right now than Makai Lemon.PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
Darius Cooper is active and among the six receivers dressed for Week 1 against Washington: DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Hollywood Brown, Darius Cooper, and Britain Covey.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
The source makes a bold prediction that Darius Cooper scores the first touchdown of the Eagles' 2026 season in their Week 1 matchup against the Commanders.PositiveSleeperSep 13, 2026
Darius Cooper has been so good during training camp that everybody in the organization believes he'd be able to contribute if called upon in high-leverage situations. He caught only nine passes last year in limited action but is one of only two WRs on the current team who was there last year (along with DeVonta Smith) and one of only two younger than 25 (along with Makai Lemon). His strong summer performance suggests he could emerge as a reliable option.NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026
Darius Cooper is expected to share snaps with Makai Lemon in the WR3 role, along with Elijah Moore and/or Hollywood Brown, and appears more prepared to contribute to winning in Week 1 than Lemon.PositiveDepth ChartSep 8, 2026
Listed on the Eagles' Week 1 depth chart as a backup wide receiver; the source notes Cooper seems like a good bet to be active on game day due to his special teams contributions.NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026
Darius Cooper continues the development curve on display this summer in the Eagles' receiver room, offering depth behind the primary receivers.NegativeBreakoutSep 6, 2026
Training camp standout who could emerge as a surprise contributor in 2026. However, the source tempers expectations with historical context: 'most cap superstars fizzle once the real games begin,' suggesting Cooper's preseason performance may not translate to regular season impact.PositiveRoleSep 3, 2026
Eagles WR featured in game action photo making a catch against Washington Commanders defense; referred to as 'The GOAT' by the source in a live chat preview, suggesting elevated status or fan/the source enthusiasm for his role in the Eagles offense heading into the 2026 season.PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026
Roseman highlighted Cooper's growth and development over the past year as part of the Eagles' receiver core, noting everyone saw his improvement and the team has tremendous confidence in him.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Cooper is retained as a wide receiver on the initial 53-man roster.NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026
Receiver Darius Cooper had an inconsistent preseason with five catches for 65 yards. With starters DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks not playing in the preseason and Makai Lemon underperforming, Cooper is part of a receiving corps that looks like a weakness entering the season.PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Did not play in the preseason finale; being rested is a positive sign for his standing on the team and likelihood of making the roster.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Cooper proved that he deserves playing time on offense, though it remains to be seen if the Eagles will actually give it to him.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
The Eagles rested Cooper in the preseason finale, which the source interprets as a positive sign that he's on the roster. The question remains how many snaps he will play on offense, if any at all. In preseason receiving stats, he had 5 receptions for 65 yards.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Currently inspires more confidence as a WR3 option than Makai Lemon does based on what the source has seen this summer. The source suggests Cooper should potentially be starting alongside DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks in Week 1 against Washington if beating the Commanders is the top priority, though the source doesn't think that deployment is necessarily likely given Lemon's work with starters and Eagles' effort to force-feed him touches.PositiveBreakoutAug 28, 2026
The source identifies Cooper as a camp superstar and questions whether he is capable of making a 'leap' to become the Eagles' second-leading receiver in 2026, positioning him as a potential breakout candidate.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Cooper is essentially a lock to be among the Eagles' receiver rotation this season after showing enough in 2025 to convince the team to retain him despite being an attractive option for other teams; this represents a confirmed depth receiver role for 2026.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Failed to make a grab on a Dalton ball that was thrown a bit high of him during final camp practice; the source notes Andre' Sam may have gotten a hand in there to break up the pass.PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026
Cooper had a couple nice catches during the public practice and is more ready to contribute early in the season than Lemon is at this moment in time. Zack Baun argues that if the Eagles had to play a game today, Cooper is one of the Eagles' best three receivers. However, Cooper also had a bad drop and there was a rep where it didn't look like he was on the same page as McKee. Cooper is in the running to be the Eagles' punt returner and took reps in that role.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Hurts connected with Cooper over the middle. They have a nice chemistry. Good things happen when the Eagles throw the ball to DC.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Cooper is featured in the Eagles' new offensive scheme through C-gap insert concepts, running deep routes through the C-gap on the first offensive snap. He finished with three receptions for 44 yards on four targets, demonstrating strong athleticism and route-running ability. His movement skills stood out in space, making linebackers miss and turning easy throws into larger gains. Cooper runs sharp routes, plucks the ball cleanly away from his frame to avoid hits, and shows the awareness and athleticism to separate and finish catches against better competition—traits that fit Mannion's emphasis on attacking the middle of the field.PositiveUsageAug 24, 2026
Cooper was the Eagles' top graded offensive player by Pro Football Focus standards. He caught three of his four targets (the only missed connection was a Dalton overthrow) for 44 yards. The source notes it was good to see the Eagles only used him for 18 snaps before resting him, as he previously played 29 snaps (66%) in the first preseason game. The source emphasizes there's no need to further expose him to injury in the preseason; it's clear he's good and deserves a role in the offense.NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Cooper was the primary target for Andy Dalton in preseason action, receiving completions of 25 yards on a 2nd-and-7 and 13 yards on a 4th-and-1 during the Eagles' first touchdown drive against New England. All of Dalton's completions in the Patriots game went to Cooper, indicating he was Dalton's safety valve in the passing game.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Receiver looked good, redeeming himself after a bad start last week; had team-high three catches for 44 yards by halftime and was the only receiver Andy Dalton connected with on Dalton's 10 passes; made a 13-yard reception on fourth-and-one coming across the middle at the New England 27 that led to the Eagles' first score.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Cooper had an impressive performance, turning a short catch into a 25-yard gain by fighting through contact and avoiding defenders after the catch. He also got open for a first down with the Eagles going for it on 4th-and-1, demonstrating good route running and playmaking ability.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Wide receiver competing for the Eagles' open WR3 spot with Makai Lemon. In the first preseason game against the Ravens, Cooper had 2 catches on 5 targets for 21 yards. The source questions whether he can improve on that performance and convince the Eagles' staff to start him Week 1, or if Lemon will claim the spot at the tail end of camp.PositiveUsageAug 20, 2026
Cooper caught a successful two-point conversion from Jalen Hurts, who rolled right and floated the ball back left with nice touch to get it over a defender. The source describes Cooper as 'automatic' and notes he 'did a nice job of uncovering' on the play.