Reggie Cooper

Reginald John Cooper (born July 11, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Early life Cooper attended Slidell High School, where he practiced football, basketball and track. In football, he played tight end, defensive end, strong safety and was a return specialist.

As a senior, he contributed to his team reaching the state championship game. He received All-state, Prep All-American and Louisiana Defensive Player of the Year honors. His football jersey (No. 2) was retired by the school.

In 2013, he was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. He was waived on August 20 and later signed to the practice squad. On November 1, he was promoted to the active roster, after spending the first 8 games of the season on the practice squad. He strained his left quadriceps in the tenth game against the Houston Oilers and was placed on the injured reserve list on November 11. He was activated on December 6, but did not see any game action in the final three games of the season.

He was released on August 31, 1992.

Chicago Bears On March 16, 1993, he was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Bears, reuniting with head coach Dave Wannstedt, who was his defensive coordinator with the Cowboys. He was released on August 24.

Shreveport Pirates (CFL) In 1994, he signed with the Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian Football League. He was suspended on June 26. He was released on July 21.