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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:12:13 -0800
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley has not caught a pass since joining the team but is not upset with his role on offense. "I didn't know what to expect. I would have hoped for more at this point," Cooley said. "But it's fun to be a part of this team. It's fun to be a part of the two wins in a row. We'll see if we can get hot and make the playoffs." He said he is not sure if he will have a bigger role in the offense moving forward.
Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:08:08 -0800
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley has played just 29 snaps over his first two weeks back with the team as TE Logan Paulsen has been receiving the majority of playing time. Cooley said he does not have an issue with the playing time. "Honestly, I didn't know what to expect. I'm happy to be a part of whatever I can do," Cooley said. "Hopefully, for me, it grows throughout the season. But it's a good bunch of guys to be around and a good locker room, and I'm happy to do whatever I can, and if that's just being here and helping with the little details, then I'm happy to do that." Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said that game matchups would determine whether or not Cooley saw a spike in playing time down the road.
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:09:38 -0700
Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said TE Chris Cooley is in shape, and said the Redskins won't know how his body responds to contact until after the team's Week 8 game.
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:53:28 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley said he is not sure what his role will be will Week 8 but expects to see playing time. "I'm assuming I'll play whatever they need me to play," Cooley said. "We'll see how we go from there… And that could change as the game goes on, depending on what personnel [groups] we're in and what we're doing."
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:11:37 -0700
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan called TE Chris Cooley when he returned to Washington to find out what type of shape he was in. Shanahan said he trusts Cooley when he says he is in shape.
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:37:05 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley said he is very excited about the opportunity to return to the team. Cooley is looking to fit in and help the team in any way.
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:16:48 -0700
Updating a previous item, free-agent TE Chris Cooley re-signed with the Washington Redskins Monday, Oct. 22, after passing his physical, according to a team source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:03:54 -0700
The Washington Redskins and free-agent TE Chris Cooley (Redskins) have agreed to terms Sunday, Oct. 21. The deal is contingent upon Cooley passing a physical Monday, Oct. 22.
Fantasy Tip: Cooley should be considered for roster depth in most fantasy leagues. He has a proven track record and is reportedly healthy. It may take him a few games to get in sync with Robert Griffin III and in playing shape, but at least he knows the offense.
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:58:24 -0700
Free-agent TE Chris Cooley (Redskins) said he was contacted by the New England Patriots before they decided to sign TE Kellen Winslow.
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:54:51 -0700
Free-agent TE Chris Cooley (Redskins) said he has received some offers from interested teams but none of the offers involved a starting job.
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:54:20 -0700
Free-agent TE Chris Cooley (Redskins) indicated the only way the Washington Redskins would be interested in re-signing him would be if one of their tight ends were injured during the season.
Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:48:00 -0700
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said general manager Bruce Allen recently met with free-agent TE Chris Cooley (Redskins). He said the two had a good conversation but Cooley is still weighing his options.
Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:26:28 -0700
Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said the team is scheduled to meet with free-agent TE Chris Cooley (Redskins) next week. Allen said the team is open to re-signing Cooley.
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:43:09 -0700
The Washington Redskins could re-sign free-agent TE Chris Cooley at a reduced rate if he is not able to find a starting job elsewhere.
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:27:17 -0700
The New York Jets are not showing interest in free-agent TE Chris Cooley (Redskins).
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:55:25 -0700
Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said the team could potentially look at free-agent TE Chris Cooley (Redskins). "We're going to look at anybody that comes available, and I don't care what the position is," Allen said. "If we feel like a guy can make us better, then we're going to look at it. I wouldn't single out the tight end position."
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:02:32 -0700
The Washington Redskins cut TE Chris Cooley Tuesday, Aug. 28.
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:17:45 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (illness) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 27, because of an undisclosed illness.
Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:04:18 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley is not a lock to make the final roster. At nearly $3.2 million (and approximately $6.2 against the salary cap) he's an expensive backup to TE Fred Davis. Cooley's knee, however, has not been an issue in camp, which could help his case.
Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:30:27 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley said he could like to catch some passes in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25, after not being thrown to in the first two preseason games when he lined up as a tight end. Cooley said he wants to catch passes to get ready for the regular season. He has started at fullback in the first two preseason games but is not sure what his role will be in the third preseason game.
Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:09:22 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley made a second consecutive start at fullback in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18, against the Chicago Bears.
Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:53:34 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley said he is willing to work at fullback and wide receiver in addition to tight end because he would give the offense some options. "I don't think I'm in any case best suited to be a Pro Bowl fullback or a wide receiver," Cooley said. "But I'm capable, I think, in some capacity to fit all those roles. I think that if I can do that well, it gives us our offense a lot of diversity."
Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:14:30 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley has been seeing time at fullback during training camp because the team has been moving him around to different positions.
Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:12:39 -0700
The Washington Redskins plan to use TE Chris Cooley (knee) a lot during the preseason, as the team wants to see how his troublesome knee will hold up, according to a team source.
Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:37:52 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley missed practice Tuesday, Aug. 7, for a scheduled day off, according to head coach Mike Shanahan. Shanahan said that Cooley asked him to practice.
Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:57:41 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley hasn't missed any time to start training camp despite missing 11 games last season with a left knee injury. "I have no concerns. My injuries from last year are feeling much better," Cooley said. He noted he took his time working out during the offseason to slowly progress to where he needed to be. With the emergence of TE Fred Davis in the offense, Cooley needs to show he can still be a threat in the passing game and pile up yards after the catch. He also needs to prove he can stay healthy and on the field.
Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:48:14 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (knee) has been able to run at full speed at training camp after struggling with his running during offseason workouts.
Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:27:12 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (knee) has been a mainstay with the team, but his backup job to TE Fred Davis, and potentially his roster spot, is being threatened by converted wide receiver TE Niles Paul heading into training camp and the preseason.
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:59:45 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (knee) admitted two months ago that he couldn't run as fast as he used to. Speed might be a major factor in determining his place on this year's team. In addition, he costs $6.23 million against this season's salary cap, which ranks third on the team. The team is already exploring other options, including TE Niles Paul, who is converting from wide receiver.
Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:32:14 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (groin, hamstring, knee) was sidelined from the final practice of minicamp due to a "slight hamstring" injury, according to head coach Mike Shanahan. Cooley also dealt with a slight groin issue during organized training activities (OTAs). The good news is that Cooley's knee showed no signs of swelling, nor did he have any fluid drained.
Wed, 30 May 2012 09:45:41 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (knee) said he is slower than he was in the past but believes he can gain some of his speed back by strengthening and rehabbing his surgically repaired knee. Cooley's roster spot may be in jeopardy if his speed does not return.
Sun, 06 May 2012 11:23:38 -0700
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said TE Chris Cooley (knee) is not dealing with any swelling in his knee after workouts.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:21:34 -0700
The Washington Redskins have several tight ends on the roster, including TEs Chris Cooley, Fred Davis, Logan Paulsen and Richard Quinn. In addition, WR Niles Paul has begun the transition from receiver to tight end. Paul has gained 10 pounds since last season ended, according to head coach Mike Shanahan.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:21:02 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (knee) "feels as good as he's felt for the last couple of years," according to head coach Mike Shanahan. Cooley has had no swelling in his left knee, and his weight is down. The hope is that Cooley will be a full speed when organized team activities (OTAs) get started in mid-May.
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:36:22 -0800
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley is expected to return to the team next season but may have to restructure his contract this offseason.
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:51:15 -0800
The Washington Redskins may consider releasing TE Chris Cooley this offseason because he is scheduled $3.8 million next season and has struggled with injuries the last few seasons.
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:48:48 -0800
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (finger, knee) is expected to be ready to participate in offseason workouts. Cooley said he would have played near the end of this season if he was not on Injured Reserve.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:57:15 -0800
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (knee) said he definitely expects to return to the team next season even though he had finished the season on Injured Reserve in two of the last three years.
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:30:05 -0800
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley, a former teammates of Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Albert Haynesworth, said Haynesworth does not really enjoy playing football despite his natural talent. "The thing that I would think about Albert the way his last three years have played out, is that he hates football," Cooley said. "I'm not criticizing his character or his work or anything. My only assumption in this - and it's just an opinion - is that he does not like football, by what I've seen over the last three years. If he loved the game of football, he'd show up and love it."
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:19:08 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (knee) said the NFL lockout cost him the rest of the 2011 season as he was unable to receive treatment from team doctors and trainers for a left knee that was feeling stiff from surgery in January. Instead, Cooley figured he would handle it himself. He didn't think the knee was that bad. "I feel 100 percent that I'm a casualty for the season of the lockout," Cooley said. "I think it was a shame that they didn't let players who had surgery spend time with the doctors and trainers they trust on daily basis, I wish I could have."
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:13:40 -0700
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan would like to have TE Chris Cooley (knee) return next season, despite the emergence of TE Fred Davis as the team's No. 1 tight end. "We're hoping to have him back and playing at a high level," Shanahan said.
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:11:39 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley's (knee) injured knee, which bothered him all of training camp, wasn't helped by the lockout, according to head coach Mike Shanahan. "It hurt not having the OTAs and not having a chance to rehab (with the team) in the offseason," Shanahan said. "So when he came in, we didn't really know where he was."
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:36:29 -0700
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said TE Chris Cooley (knee, finger) went on Injured Reserve because of his knee injury and not his broken finger.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:32:53 -0700
Many believe that Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (finger, knee) has played his last game for the team after being placed on Injured Reserve. However, Cooley could return next season if both sides work out another deal that allows Cooley a chance to try and come back and show how his knee is progressing.
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:23:10 -0700
The Washington Redskins placed RB Tim Hightower (knee) and TE Chris Cooley (finger, knee) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, Oct. 25, ending both of their seasons. Cooley had surgery to fix a broken hand.
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:26:44 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (knee, finger) will not need any new knee surgery for now. Instead, he will try some new treatments.
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:44:37 -0700
The Washington Redskins have declared CB Byron Westbrook, TE Chris Cooley, DL Darrion Scott, WR Donte' Stallworth, DL Markus White, FS Oshiomogho Atogwe, OT Trent Williams inactive for Week 7.
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:33:21 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (finger), OT Trent Williams (ankle) and CB Byron Westbrook (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 21, and have been ruled out for Week 7.
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:33:17 -0700
Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (finger) said he will miss at least three weeks because of his finger injury but expects to return before the end of the season.
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:48:11 -0700
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday, Oct. 19, that TE Chris Cooley (finger, knee) will meet with renowned Dr. James Andrews Sunday, Oct. 23, about his problematic left knee. Cooley met with Andrews in August about the knee, and only rest was prescribed.
