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Check out the top photos of Washington Legend and tight end Chris Cooley during his NFL career.

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) is brought down by Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan (31) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley pulls in a 23-yard pass reception against the New Orleans Saints during the 4th quarter of their NFL game at Fedex Field in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Left to right are New Orleans Saints safety Kevin Kaesviharn (43), cornerbacks Jason Craft (21) and Usama Young (28) and linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51). (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins runs with the football after a catch against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game on Aug. 13, 2006 in Cincinnati. The Bengals defeated the Redskins 19-3. (Joe Robbins via AP)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) heads downfield during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

Tight end Chris Cooley #47 of the National Football Conference NFC All-Stars Washington Redskins heads back to the huddle after catching a pass during practice the week of the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl at the Ihilani Resort and Spa on February 6, 2009 in Kapolei, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) catches a warm up pass during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, October 24, 2010 in Chicago. The Redskins won the game 17-14. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Tight end Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins is mowed down by the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 11, 2007 in Landover, MD. Philadelphia won the game 33-25. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Chris Cooley

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) runs with the ball against New York Giants safety James Butler, right, during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 in Landover, Md. The Giants won 23-7.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. The Washington Redskins defeated the Green Bay Packers 16-13. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

With a backdrop of 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees, United States Navy Admiral Timothy J. Keating does the ceremonial coin flip while assisted by 12-time Pro Bowl guard Will Shields (red shirt) of the Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Referee Bill Carollo #63, Chris Cooley #21 of the NFC Washington Redskins, and Tony Gonzalez #88 of the AFC Kansas City Chiefs to start the AFC All-Stars game against the NFC All-Stars at the 2008 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 10, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC defeated the AFC 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Washington Redskins running back Ryan Torain (46) gets a pat on the head from teammate Chris Cooley (47) following a touchdown during an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. The Washington Redskins defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in overtime 20-17.(AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) makes his way past reporters at the NFL football team's mini-camp, Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) enters the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) defends against Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley sits on the bench during the NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

FILE Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley watches drills at the start of practice at the Redskins NFL football training camp in Ashburn, Va., in this Aug. 8, 2006 file photo. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 3: Tight end Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins catches the football for a pass reception against the Indianapolis Colts during the AFC-NFC Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium on August 3, 2008 in Canton, Ohio. The Redskins defeated the Colts 30-16. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) runs with a pass reception during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, October 24, 2010 in Chicago. The Redskins won the game 17-14. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins runs with a reception against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 17, 2007 in Philadelphia. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 20-12. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Akeem Jordan (56) tackles Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) during the NFL week 10 football game against the Washington Redskins on Monday, November 15, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Eagles won the game 59-28. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) catches an overtime pass while covered by Green Bay Packers linebacker Brad Jones (59) during the NFL week 5 football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 10, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins won the game 16-13 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn with tight end Chris Cooley (47) against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 in Landover, Md. The Rams won 19-17.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

James Farrior #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on November 3, 2008 in Landover, Maryland. The Steelers won 23-6. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

Tight end Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins gains yardage after a reception against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 14, 2007 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers beat the Redskins 17-14. (AP Photo/David Stluka)

Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins is tackled after making a reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FedEx Field on November 3, 2008 in Landover, Maryland. The Steelers won 23-6. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 16-13. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

Washington Redskins' Chris Cooley (47) catches a pass from quarterback Jason Campbell against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Seattle. The Redskins won 20-17. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Washington Redskins tight ends Chris Cooley (47) and Todd Yoder (87) in drills during NFL football training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) is pursued by a Chicago Bears defender in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Safety Roy Williams #31 of the Dallas Cowboys tackles tight end Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on December 30, 2007 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys 27-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Washington Redskins running back Ryan Torain carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) runs against Chicago Bears defensive tackle Matt Toeaina (75) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) celebrates his touchdown as New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (58) looks on during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Landover, Md.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tight end Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins scores a third quarter touchdown on an 18 yard pass from wide receiver Antwaan Randle El #82 of the Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field on October 5, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 23-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins (21) tackles Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) during the NFL week 3 football game against the Washington Redskins on Monday, September 26, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won the game 18-16. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley walks off the field after practice at the Redskins NFL football training camp in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday Aug. 8, 2006. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tight end Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins gains yardage after a reception against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 14, 2007 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers beat the Redskins 17-14. (AP Photo/David Stluka)

Washington Redskins players Chris Cooley, left, and Jason Campbell, second from right, along with Adam Archuleta, second from left, of the St. Louis Rams, and Antwaan Randle El, right, of the Pittsburgh Steelers, watch the Detroit Pistons play the Washington Wizards during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 11, 2006, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley pauses during NFL football training camp at Redskins Park on Sunday, August 2, 2009 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) waves to the crowd after practice at the NFL football team's training camp, Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (47) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Orchard Park, New York. The Redskins won the game 7-6. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)

A fan holds a sign about recently released Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley during the first half of an NFL preseason football game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley sits on his helmet during football training camp at Redskins Park, Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tight end Chris Cooley #47 of the National Football Conference NFC All-Stars Washington Redskins looks on at practice the day before the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 7, 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

DENVER - OCTOBER 9: Running back Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins catches a pass against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 9, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Redskins 21-19. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

Washington Redskins halfback Chris Cooley celebrates a 7-yard touchdown reception against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Landover, Md. At left is Ravens linebacker Adalius Thomas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs stands on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the NFL pre-season game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, in Landover, Md. The Jets won 27-14. Redkins tight end Chris Cooley (47) is at left. Backup quarterback Casey Bramlett (5) is at center. After the game Gibbs said last the team didn't play well, and his staff didn't coach well. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

St. Louis Rams cornerback Jason Craft (31) holds up the ball he recovered a fumble by Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley, not shown, during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 in Landover, Md. The Rams won 19-17.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)