The Facts: Over the weekend, a report emerged that the Eagles have placed a higher priority on keeping receiver Jeremy Maclin than keeping Cooper. As we hear it, it’s actually the other way around. As mentioned on Tuesday’s Pro Football Talk on NBCSN, Cooper is the higher priority than Maclin. Indeed, it’s our understanding that it’s not even close.
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PFT's Mike Florio went on to remind readers that Cooper played very well last year, his first as a starter and his first in the Chip Kelly offense. The 6-3, 220-pounder was the Eagles' best red-zone receiver, catching five touchdown passes inside the 20. Maclin didn’t play at all after tearing an ACL in training camp. Various reports in recent weeks have suggested the market for Cooper will be active. Which means that, if the Eagles plan to keep him, they need to match or beat whatever Cooper could get as a free agent.