Jonathan Cooper disappointed, but philosophical over end of rookie NFL season
Posted Aug 31, 2013
Even after breaking his leg in an NFL preseason game last week, former North Carolina and Hoggard High star Jonathan Cooper held out hope that he might still be able to play football this season. Friday, that hope was dashed when the Arizona Cardinals put the offensive guard on injured reserve, officially ending his rookie season.
(Wilmington Star News)
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