Former Rams All-Pro kick returner has called it quits.
Cooper announced that he would retire from the NFL. He made the announcement and released a statement on his Twitter/X account.
"Farewell football, I'm officially retiring from the NFL," Cooper said. "I'm forever grateful and give all the glory to God that I was able to live out my childhood dream. I appreciate all the love and support I've received from my family, friends, and fans through out my career. Much love." Farewell football, I’m officially retiring from the NFL. I’m forever grateful and give all the glory to God that I was able to live out my childhood dream. I appreciate all the love and support I’ve received from my family, friends, and fans through out my career. Much love.The Rams selected Copper in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the No. 117 overall pick from the University of South Carolina. He spent two-plus seasons with the Rams, with his best season coming in 2017.
In Cooper's third season in L.A., he was released by the Rams. A day later, the Arizona Cardinals claimed him off waivers. Since then, he bounced around from the Cincinnati Bengals back to the Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, and the Cardinals again to finish off his career in 2022.
Cooper played in the NFL for seven seasons and recorded 61 receptions for 545 yards and a touchdown, 936 punt yards, and 3,018 kick return yards.
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