Player
Chris Cooley
TE (retired)
Chris Cooley: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
WAS-only 9-year career. 2x Pro Bowler. 428 catches — top-3 WAS TE in receptions all-time.
MilestoneCooley career honors
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 9 (2004-12) |
| Teams | WAS only |
| Receptions | 428 |
| Rec yds | 4,711 |
| Rec TDs | 33 |
| Pro Bowls | 2 (2007, 2008) |
3rd-round Utah State pick → instant starter as a rookie. 4 straight 700+ yd seasons (2005-08).
TrendCooley rec yds by yr
| x | y |
|---|---|
| 314 (R) | 314 |
| 786 | 786 |
| 734 | 734 |
| 832 (PB) | 832 |
| 849 (PB) | 849 |
| 849 | 849 |
2008 was his career-high in catches (83) — but with just 1 TD. Volume without endzone.
SplitCooley 2008 anomaly
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 83 |
| Rec yds | 849 |
| Rec TDs | 1 |
| Yds/rec | 10.2 |
| Pro Bowl | Yes |
Among the top-3 TEs in WAS franchise history by receptions — alongside Jerry Smith and Doug Cosbie peers.
RareWAS TE all-time leaders (rec)
| Player | Rec |
|---|---|
| Chris Cooley | 428 |
| Jerry Smith | 421 |
| Don Warren | 244 |
| Logan Paulsen | ~90 |
Career-ending broken finger → never recovered usage. Last NFL game at age 30.
AnomalyCooley late-career decline
| x | y |
|---|---|
| 332 | 332 |
| 849 | 849 |
| 65 (inj) | 65 |
| 8 (final) | 8 |
Career 4,711 yds — top-25 TE all-time when he retired in 2012, ahead of Wesley Walls.
ComparisonCooley vs era TEs
| Player | Rec | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Gonzalez | 1,325 | 15,127 |
| Antonio Gates | 955 | 11,841 |
| Jason Witten | 1,228 | 13,046 |
| Chris Cooley | 428 | 4,711 |
| Heath Miller | 592 | 6,569 |
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