TAMPA — Riley Cooper is trying to revive his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The former Florida Gators and Philadelphia Eagles receiver is one of 56 players participating in the Bucs’ rookie minicamp this weekend, hoping to make a good impression and land a job after being out of the league for more than a year.
The 29-year-old spent six seasons with the Eagles before being released in February 2016. The Bucs spoke with him before last month’s draft and called last Sunday to offer a tryout.
“It’s a great opportunity and ... I’m trying to make the best of it - go out there, try to make some plays, run around and kind of spread my knowledge to maybe some of the younger guys if I can be of any help,” Cooper said after Friday’s opening practice.