Little slip-ups like this are what can cost people their jobs sometimes. Someone, or some people thought it would be a good idea while creating the Philadelphia Eagles 2015 team calendar, to place wide receiver Riley Cooper as the poster boy for February. Not such a good idea considering Cooper is still hated by some fans and players even if they won’t say it publicly, for a racist tirade he went on while at a concert a couple years ago.
(Photos) NFL: Ah Man! Eagles Apologize For Riley Cooper Being Placed In Calendar For Black History Month
NFL: In The Free Agent Duel, The Eagles Prefer Jeremy Maclin Over Riley Cooper
The Eagles have prioritized retaining Jeremy Maclin before Riley Cooper as the wide receivers near free agency, according to NFL sources.
(Video) NFL: They Haven’t Forgotten! John Legend & Wife Rip Eagles WR Riley Cooper
Forgive & forget?! Nope, not for John Legend & his wife Chrissy Teigen. Remember last year when Eagles WR Riley Cooper was caught on tape using the “N word” (see here for a refresher)?! Well 6 months has passed and John & his beautiful wife are still upset about it. Check out what they had to say…
(VIDEO) NFL: Riley Cooper & Carey Williams Scuffle in Practice; Vick Breaks It Up & Reacts After
It’s not unusual for teammates to get into a scuffle at practice, but there’s a little more to this story. Unfortunately, I think Riley Copper is going to have a few of these throughout the season and I’m not talking about with just his teammates. In case you need a refresher, Riley Cooper is the guy that was caught on tape saying, “I Will Fight Every N—– Here.” Some players like Michael Vick have forgiven him…others not so much. Details of what happened today after the jump…
NFL: Riley Cooper’s Grandmother Weighs in on His Use of the N-Word
After video surfaced of Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper using the N-word, his world has been turned upside down. He was fined by his team and ordered to undergo counseling. His teammate LeSean McCoy spoke out against him and his own grandmother was no different. Read more after the jump.
NFL: Update, Riley Cooper Excused From Eagles
Now, this does not mean Riley Cooper has been released by the Eagles, at least not yet. The Eagles have excused Riley from team activities indefinitely, so he can attend sensitivity training. The reasoning seems to be that team officials are smart enough to realize the atmosphere in the locker room is still very tense and it might be in the best interest of the team if Cooper is not around for now. Hit the jump to see what they said.
