Stephen Cooper (American football player)

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Stephen Cooper (American football player)
Date of birth June 19, 1979 (age 27)
Place of birth Flag of United States Wareham, Massachusetts
Position(s) Linebacker
College Maine
Statistics
Team(s)
2003-present San Diego Chargers

Stephen Cooper (born June 19, 1979 in Wareham, Massachusetts) is an American football player who currently plays linebacker for the San Diego Chargers. He attended the University of Maine, where he wrapped up his career with 374 tackles, 57 tackles for loss, seven interceptions and 25 sacks. He was signed as a free agent in 2003 by San Diego.

2002, the University of Maine star pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of steroids. Cooper was released following his plea to the misdemeanor offense, and issued a statement saying he had planned to use the drugs after the season to bulk up for a chance to play in the NFL.

My plan was to use them after the season to try and get faster and stronger and enhance my chances of fulfilling and enhancing my lifelong dream of playing professional football,