Chris Cooper (born December 27, 1977 in Lincoln, Nebraska) is an American football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska-Omaha.
Cooper has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, and California Redwoods.
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