TAMPA — Riley Cooper hasn't caught a pass in the NFL since 2015, hasn't been on a roster in 15 months, but the former Clearwater Central Catholic and Gators star took a humbling first step back Friday.
He is working out as a tryout player at Bucs rookie minicamp.
"I'm excited about it and trying to make the best of it," said Cooper, 29, who wore a No. 17 jersey at practice. "I'm a hometown Tampa boy, so it's cool to be back."
Cooper, 29, spent six years with the Eagles, peaking with an eight-touchdown season in 2013.