Cooper back with the Eagles after excused absence

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Philadelphia Eagles WR Riley Cooper was fined by the team for racial slur at Kenny Chesney concert.

PHILADELPHIA – Riley Cooper has returned to the Philadelphia Eagles after he was caught on video using a racial slur and given four days off.

The team says Cooper is expected to be at practice Tuesday. The Eagles and Patriots are to hold a joint practice.

Riley Cooper, seen here scoring a 2011 TD, returns to practice after being excused to seek counseling.

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Riley Cooper, seen here scoring a 2011 TD, returns to practice after being excused to seek counseling.

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The wide receiver was fined by the Eagles after his slur became known Wednesday. He left the team Friday to seek counseling.

The video of Cooper was taken at a Kenny Chesney concert in June. Cooper apologized profusely Wednesday and Thursday.


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