Has a role sufficiently established that coaches did not need to play him in the finale.
Darius Cooper
Wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
Last updated
2026 season
Season projection
PHI · WR · WR6
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These are full-season estimates, last updated August 30, 2026. For this week’s matchups and injury status, see Week 2 projections.
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Recorded five preseason catches for 65 yards.
Not in uniform for tonight's game.
Not in uniform, which all but confirms he is expected to make the 53-man roster after a solid camp.
Did not play Thursday night.
Has the third-best odds among the listed candidates to be Philadelphia's Week 1 WR3.
Believed to be more ready than Lemon to contribute early this season.
Has developed an extremely reliable connection with Jalen Hurts.
Has provided the Eagles' best preseason example of the new system's emphasis on yards after the catch.
Heaviest receiver on the roster at 210 pounds.
Listed at 210 pounds, the heaviest receiver on the roster.
Caught the two-point conversion on the final play of the session.
Won a one-on-one rep and caught a deep pass from Hurts.
Has stood out in camp but needs to convert third-down opportunities.
Generating attention at training camp ahead of the preseason opener.
Has impressed in training camp and could be a factor in the receiver room transition.
Continues to impress in camp drills.
Positioning closer to WR2 than WR4 with Smith out; appears to be Hurts's primary option when needing a catch.
Made a difficult sideline catch with defenders nearby, adjusting to the throw and staying inbounds.
Has shown the most improvement of any offensive player from last season, consistently making contested catches in tough coverage.
Has earned a consistent role on offense through eight days of camp.