Chargers placed ILB Stephen Cooper (biceps) on injured reserve, ending his season. Original reports suggests Cooper would be released, but the Chargers will place him on I.R. before likely reaching an injury settlement. The 32-year-old's San Diego career may be over after spending all nine NFL seasons with the Chargers.

Chargers released ILB Stephen Cooper. Cooper was a sparingly-used special teamer that had one tackle through the first five games while playing through a torn biceps.

Updating a previous item, Chargers ILB Stephen Cooper will try to play through his torn biceps. Earlier reports had Cooper undergoing surgery and landing on injured reserve. However, the Chargers are going to see if their backup inside 'backer can be effective. ProFootballTalk.com notes that Gilbert Brown in 2003 and Ken Norton Jr. in 1993 played productively with torn biceps.

Chargers placed ILB Stephen Cooper (biceps) on injured reserve, ending his season. Cooper was expected to miss 2-3 months after tearing his biceps in Sunday night's preseason game. The 32-year-old was on a one-year contract after drawing no interest from the rest of the league. It's safe to say his Chargers career is over with youngsters Jonas Mouton and Donald Butler as the future inside. Kirk Morrison remains available if the Bolts want veteran insurance.

Chargers agreed to terms with ILB Stephen Cooper on a one-year contract. He's back for the veteran's minimum. Cooper is 32 years old and the Chargers didn't really want to re-sign him, but he never generated interest on the free agent market. He'll return to San Diego competing for a clear reserve role.

The Dolphins have interest in free agent ILB Stephen Cooper, a source tells the Miami Herald. It's unclear right now if the Dolphins want to replace Channing Crowder or just promote from within. Cooper is six years older than Crowder and simply isn't as good. They'd be better off turning to Tim Dobbins and A.J. Edds to take Crowder's spot.