The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Tuesday that their rookie wide receiver Riley Cooper was signed to a four-year contract. As a result, the Eagles have signed all but two draft picks from the 2010 NFL draft, leaving defensive end Brandon Graham and safety Nate Allen unsigned.
The rookie wide receiver was from Florida and is one of 13 draft picks the Eagles had as they make the transition from a veteran team to one driven by some young stars. They traded former starting quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins and promoted backup quarterback Kevin Kolb to be the starter. As a fifth-round pick, Cooper was previously expecting to put on Saints jersey to start his NFL career. The two-sport standout was also selected for twice in the Major League Baseball draft, but he seems to prefer football. Although failing to draw interest from his favorite team, he was still glad to join the Eagles.
Beside making a plan to sign or release the remaining two unsigned draft picks, the Eagles also need to decide on whether to keep backup quarterback Michael Vick for another season. The former Falcons star quarterback was recently involved into off-field trouble again and may face suspension and imprisonment again if he pleaded guilty.
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