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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper released    Tue Oct 11, 02:11 PM

The San Diego Chargers released LB Stephen Cooper Tuesday, Oct. 11.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper playing through injury    Sat Sep 3, 09:59 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (biceps) played in the last two preseason games with a torn biceps. Head coach Norv Turner said he didn't believe Cooper was limited by the arm injury. It was initially believed Cooper would have surgery and miss a few months, but he talked the coaching staff into letting him try to play through the injury.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper practices    Thu Aug 25, 12:59 AM

Just three days after suffering a torn biceps muscle, San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (biceps) was back at practice Wednesday, Aug. 24. His arm was heavily wrapped, and he is trying to play through the injury.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper will attempt to play    Wed Aug 24, 12:50 AM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (biceps) will try to play despite a torn biceps muscle. 'I told them, 'Let me go out there and do it,'' Cooper said Tuesday, Aug. 23. 'I said, 'If you don't feel like I'm doing my job or playing up to expectations, then you make the judgment.'' Cooper did not practice Tuesday, but he might suit up for the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 27, against the Arizona Cardinals.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper has torn biceps    Tue Aug 23, 12:56 AM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (biceps) suffered a torn biceps muscle in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 21, against the Dallas Cowboys. He will have surgery and be placed on the season-ending Injured Reserve list.

Footballguys view: The Chargers depth at ILB is a big hole right now. Rookie Jonas Mouton could start very early in his career if Donald Butler or Takeo Spikes miss time.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper working with second team    Wed Aug 17, 12:06 AM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper is working on special teams and running with the second team on defense. 'Getting Coop back, it's nice to have him out there,' head coach Norv Turner said. 'He brings some real leadership in working with that second group.'

Footballguys view: Cooper is simply depth and no threat to Takeo Spikes or Donald Butler's jobs inside.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper agrees to terms    Sat Aug 13, 12:34 AM

The San Diego Chargers agreed to terms with free-agent LB Stephen Cooper Friday, Aug. 12. He is expected to sign a one-year contract Saturday, Aug. 13.

Footballguys view: Cooper is just depth and should in no way be seen as a threat to Takeo Spikes or Donald Butler.

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  Dolphins | Looking at Stephen Cooper    Fri Jul 29, 04:36 PM

The Miami Dolphins have shown interest in free-agent LB Stephen Cooper (Chargers).

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  Bills | Could show interest in SD LBs    Mon Jul 25, 03:22 PM

The Buffalo Bills could show interest in free agent LBs Kevin Burnett (Chargers), Brandon Siler (Chargers) and Stephen Cooper (Chargers) if they are not able to re-sign free-agent LB Paul Posluszny.

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  Chargers | Kevin Burnett may be priority among ILBs     Mon Jul 11, 02:15 PM

The San Diego Chargers are believed to consider impending free-agent LB Kevin Burnett as the top choice to re-sign among the their three free agent inside linebackers. Impending free-agent LBs Stephen Cooper and Brandon Siler are considered secondary options to re-sign.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper expects to test free agency    Mon Mar 7, 04:31 PM

San Diego Chargers impending free-agent LB Stephen Cooper said he expects to test free agency once there is a new collective bargaining agreement, reports Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper injury update    Tue Mar 1, 09:57 AM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) said he is feeling great and expects to fully recover from his medial collateral ligament injury, according to CBSSports.com.

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  Panthers | May be interested in two SD linebackers    Fri Jan 14, 02:47 PM

The Carolina Panthers may show interest in San Diego Chargers impending free-agent LBs Kevin Burnett and Stephen Cooper this offseason, reports Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper lands on IR    Fri Dec 31, 08:24 PM

The San Diego Chargers placed LB Stephen Cooper (knee) on the season-ending Injured Reserve list Friday, Dec. 31, reports Scott Bair, of the North County Times.

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  Chargers | Two LBs expected to sit in Week 17    Thu Dec 30, 10:59 PM

San Diego Chargers LBs Stephen Cooper (knee) and Larry English (foot) were each unable to go in practice Thursday, Dec. 30, and they will not play in Week 17, reports Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

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  Chargers | Six miss practice Thursday    Thu Dec 30, 05:12 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee), WR Patrick Crayton (wrist), LB Larry English (foot), FB Jacob Hester (knee), OG Scott Mruczkowski (ankle) and RB Mike Tolbert (neck, shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 30.

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  Chargers | Six miss practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 29, 06:22 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Antwan Applewhite (ankle), LB Stephen Cooper (knee), LB Larry English (foot), FB Jacob Hester (knee), OG Scott Mruczkowski (ankle) and RB Mike Tolbert (neck, shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 29.

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  Chargers | Three injured players unlikely to play Week 17    Mon Dec 27, 06:19 PM

San Diego Chargers WRs Patrick Crayton (wrist) and Malcom Floyd (hamstring) and LB Stephen Cooper (knee) are not expected to play in Week 17, reports Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Footballguys view: Floyd had the best year of his career, but it was injury-riddled and that will hurt his value on the free agent market.

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  Chargers | Week 16 Inactives    Sun Dec 26, 02:53 PM

The San Diego Chargers have declared TE Antonio Gates, FS Darrell Stuckey, WR Malcom Floyd, WR Patrick Crayton, LB Stephen Cooper, DL Travis Johnson, SS Tyrone Carter, OG Tyronne Green inactive for Week 16.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper will not play Week 16    Fri Dec 24, 06:44 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 24, and has been ruled out for Week 16, reports Scott Bair, of the North County Times.

Footballguys view: Brandon Siler gets the start and makes for an upside LB3/LB4 this week.

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  Chargers | Three miss Thursday practice    Thu Dec 23, 06:55 PM

San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe, foot), WR Malcom Floyd (hamstring) and LB Stephen Cooper (knee) all missed practice Thursday, Dec. 23.

Footballguys view: It sounds like Floyd and Cooper are out for Sunday, so Brandon Siler becomes a viable IDP play again.

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  Chargers | Four miss practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 22, 05:50 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Antwan Applewhite (ankle), LB Stephen Cooper (knee), LB Larry English (foot) and FB Jacob Hester (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 22.

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  Chargers | Four miss practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 22, 05:50 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Antwan Applewhite (ankle), LB Stephen Cooper (knee), LB Larry English (foot) and FB Jacob Hester (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 22.

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  Chargers | Two defensive players probable for Week 14    Fri Dec 10, 08:13 PM

San Diego Chargers DT Antonio Garay (ankle) and LB Stephen Cooper (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 10, reports Scott Bair, of the North County Times. Both are listed as probable for Week 14 and are expected to play.

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  Chargers | Three limited Thursday    Thu Dec 9, 07:01 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee), RB Darren Sproles (concussion) and OG Louis Vasquez (neck) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 9.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper expects to practice Thursday    Thu Dec 9, 10:21 AM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) expects to return to practice Thursday, Dec. 9, according to CBSSports.com.

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  Chargers | Six sit out practice    Wed Dec 8, 09:59 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee), WR Patrick Crayton (wrist), TE Antonio Gates (toe, foot), WRs Vincent Jackson (calf) and Legedu Naanee (hamstring) and RB Darren Sproles (concussion) all missed practice Wednesday, Dec. 8.

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  Chargers | Two defenders listed as questionable for Week 13    Fri Dec 3, 11:32 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) and SS Steve Gregory (shoulder) are each listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Oakland Raiders, reports Scott Bair, of the North County Times. Cooper did not practice Friday, Dec. 3, but he still might play. Gregory was a limited participant in practice Friday, but he is not expected to go.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper limited in practice    Thu Dec 2, 10:20 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) was able to practice on a limited basis Thursday, Dec. 2, reports Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

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  Chargers | Four miss practice Wednesday    Wed Dec 1, 07:33 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee), WR Patrick Crayton (wrist), CB Donald Strickland (hip) and OG Louis Vasquez (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 1.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper off practice report    Thu Sep 30, 07:12 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) has been removed from the team's practice report.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper practiced    Wed Sep 29, 07:33 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 29.

Footballguys view: Cooper should return to the lineup this week, but Brandon Siler had more of an impact on the defense when Cooper was out than Cooper has had in a while, so expect Siler to take over the job sooner than later.

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  Chargers | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 26, 03:31 PM

The San Diego Chargers have declared OT Adam Terry, QB J.T. O'Sullivan, LB Jyles Tucker, LB Larry English, RB Ryan Mathews, LB Stephen Cooper, DL Vaughn Martin inactive for Week 3.

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  Chargers | Three miss practice time Thursday    Thu Sep 23, 07:41 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Jyles Tucker (not injury related) did not practice for a second consecutive day Thursday, Sept. 23. LB Stephen Cooper (knee) and CB Quentin Jammer (foot) were both limited during workouts. It was the second consecutive day Cooper wasn't full speed, while Jammer was a new addition to the team's injury report.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper limited    Wed Sep 22, 07:37 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 22, reports Danny O'Neil, of The Seattle Times.

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  Chargers | Week 2 Inactives    Sun Sep 19, 03:36 PM

The San Diego Chargers have declared OT Adam Terry, DL Brandon Lang, DL Cam Thomas, CB Dante Hughes, FS Darrell Stuckey, QB J.T. O'Sullivan, LB Stephen Cooper, DL Vaughn Martin inactive for Week 2.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper doubtful for Week 2    Fri Sep 17, 07:16 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 17, and is listed as doubtful for Week 2, reports Scott Bair, of the North County Times. He is not expected to play.

Footballguys view: Brandon Siler should get the start in his place and he makes for a fine LB3/LB4 play in IDP leagues.

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  Chargers | Three miss practice time Thursday    Thu Sep 16, 07:22 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) did not take part in practice Thursday, Sept. 16, while LB Shawne Merriman (Achilles') and FB Jacob Hester (foot) went through limited participation.

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  Chargers | Stephen Cooper misses practice    Wed Sep 15, 08:24 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 15.

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  Chargers | Cooper practices Friday, expected to play Week 7    Fri Oct 23, 08:06 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) practiced Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and is expected to play.

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  Chargers | Cooper practices in full Thursday    Thu Oct 22, 10:44 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 22, and he is expected to play Week 7.

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  Chargers | Two practice in full Wednesday    Wed Oct 21, 09:11 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) and P Mike Scifres (groin) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 21.

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  Chargers | Cooper questionable for Week 6    Sat Oct 17, 04:36 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) was limited during practice Saturday, Oct. 17. He is listed as questionable for Week 6.

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  Chargers | Cooper misses practice Friday    Fri Oct 16, 09:18 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) missed the team's practice Friday, Oct. 16, and it appears he will be a game-time decision for Week 6.

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  Chargers | Cooper misses practice Thursday    Thu Oct 15, 10:32 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 15, and his status for Week 6 is uncertain.

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  Chargers | Five expected to return to practice this week    Tue Oct 13, 11:54 AM

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers DL Jacques Cesaire (calf), LB Stephen Cooper (knee), DL Travis Johnson (groin), LB Shawne Merriman (groin) and LB Shaun Phillips (calf) are expected back at practice later this week.

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  Chargers | Cooper, Mruczkowski expected to miss practice this week    Mon Oct 5, 06:54 PM

CBSSports.com reports San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (knee) and OL Scott Mruczkowski (knee) are not expected to practice this week.

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  Chargers | Cooper probable for Week 3    Fri Sep 25, 11:10 PM

San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Sept. 25, and he is listed as probable for Week 3.

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  Chargers | Cooper expected to practice Monday    Mon Aug 17, 09:25 AM

Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers LB Stephen Cooper (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice Monday, Aug. 17.

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