Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Fred Davis suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles on Sunday in the Redskins' loss to the Giants, and Chris Cooley is expected to fill the tight end vacancy. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the veteran is closing in on a new contract with Washington, and he could be signed by Monday morning. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Tight end Chris Cooley played in every game from his rookie season of 2004 through ’08. He had a career-best eight touchdowns in 2007 and established career highs in catches (83) and yards (849) in ’08. (Associated Press)
Fans show their missing of release Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Redskins preseason football game. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)
Tight end Chris Cooley played in every game from his rookie season of 2004 through ’08. He had a career-best eight touchdowns in 2007 and established career highs in catches (83) and yards (849) in ’08. (Associated Press)
Tight end Chris Cooley played in every game from his rookie season of 2004 through ’08. He had a career-best eight touchdowns in 2007 and established career highs in catches (83) and yards (849) in ’08. (Associated Press)
Chris Cooley announces his release.
Washington Redskins released tight end Chris Cooley on Thursday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) is hit by Indianapolis Colts defensive back DJ Johnson (43) during first half action of the Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins preseason football game, Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)
