The Falcons placed Cooper (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, Kelsey Conway of the team's official site reports.
Cooper spent most of the 2019 season on the Falcons' practice squad, and he didn't ultimately see game action upon being promoted to the active roster Week 17. He's still awaiting a chance to make his debut in the league.
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Falcons' Chris Cooper: Won't face Bucs
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Cooper (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.
Cooper was promoted from the practice squad Friday, but he ultimately won't get a chance to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale. He's yet to make his NFL debut.
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Chris Cooper: Cut loose by Falcons
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Atlanta waived Cooper on Saturday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Cooper originally signed with Atlanta in mid-April on a two-year deal. The 25-year-old dealt with concussion issues last season and was unable to see any game action.
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Falcons' Chris Cooper: Signs on with Atlanta
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Cooper agreed to a two-year deal with the Falcons on Friday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Cooper found himself in competition for a roster spot with the Colts last summer until he was forced to exit the preseason finale with a concussion. The former Stony Brook standout was waived shortly thereafter, and he remained unsigned until being added to Kansas City's practice squad in early January before the start of the team's playoff run. Yet to make his regular-season debut, the 25-year-old Cooper is slated to compete for a backup safety or special teams role with Atlanta.
